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# Countdown Timer

The Countdown Timer tool allows you to create a custom, time-sensitive element for your email template. Use it to add urgency, highlight limited-time offers, or count down to an important event. You can fully style your timer within Kinetic, then embed it into your static template using a simple code snippet.

### **Creating a Countdown Timer**

* Navigate to **Countdown Timer** in the left-hand menu of your dashboard.
* Click **New Timer** in the top-right corner.
* You’ll now be taken to the builder, where you can style and configure your timer. A live preview at the top of the page will update as you make changes.

### Configuration

* **Title:** Give your countdown a title. This is for internal organization only and won’t appear in your email.
* **Target Date & Time:** Set the target date, time, and timezone for your countdown.

### **Styling**

* Under **Styling**, select **Templates** to choose from pre-built designs.
* To customize your timer to match your brand, select **Custom**.
* Here you can adjust the **Font**, **Colors**, **Spacing**, and other visual settings. The preview will update automatically with each change.

### **Exporting Your Timer**

* When you’re finished, click **Save and Export Code**.
* A code snippet will now be generated. Copy and paste this into your email template to embed your countdown timer.

### **Updating an Existing Timer**

If you make changes to a timer in the Kinetic builder, all you need to do is save your changes.

* Apply your changes in the builder.
* Click **Update**.
* The code snippet you added in your template will now automatically display any changes made in the builder.