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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.