Adding a Delay Column in Clay: Troubleshooting Tips

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How to add a delay column in Clay? Clay's chatbot is saying that delay column does exist as a type. But I can't locate it.

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A delay column isn't a specific column type you select from the data types menu. Instead, you create it by adding a regular column between dependent columns to create timing gaps in your workflow.
To add a delay column:
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Click Add column at the right of your table
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Add any basic column type (like Text)
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Use this column's completion as a run condition for the next column
Each delay column adds approximately 10 seconds of delay, and you can stack multiple delay columns for longer pauses.
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Is that what you were looking for?
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If you need any more help with adding a delay column or anything else in Clay, please let me know. Would you like to share more about what you're trying to achieve or any specific challenges you're facing?
Asher
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Petar R. Try either one of this!
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Call HTTP to https://postman-echo.com/delay/10, this adds a delay of 10 seconds! If you need 30 seconds for example, just add 3 columns.
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I recently saw https://delayclay.com/ as another option, great to give it a shot!
Clay Support
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Thanks for sharing those alternatives! The HTTP API method using postman-echo.com/delay/10 is a creative workaround that effectively creates a 10-second delay per column.
Both approaches work well - you can either use the standard delay column method we discussed earlier or implement the HTTP delay call for more precise timing control.
Clay Support
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Did that answer your question?
Clay Support
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If you still need help with adding a delay column or using the HTTP delay method, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to accomplish so I can support you further?

Clay Support
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A delay column isn't a specific column type you select from the data types menu. Instead, you create it by adding a regular column between dependent columns to create timing gaps in your workflow.
To add a delay column:
1.
Click Add column at the right of your table
2.
Add any basic column type (like Text)
3.
Use this column's completion as a run condition for the next column
Each delay column adds approximately 10 seconds of delay, and you can stack multiple delay columns for longer pauses.
Clay Support
APP
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Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
APP
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If you need any more help with adding a delay column or anything else in Clay, please let me know. Would you like to share more about what you're trying to achieve or any specific challenges you're facing?
Asher
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Petar R. Try either one of this!
1.
Call HTTP to https://postman-echo.com/delay/10, this adds a delay of 10 seconds! If you need 30 seconds for example, just add 3 columns.
2.
I recently saw https://delayclay.com/ as another option, great to give it a shot!
Clay Support
APP
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Thanks for sharing those alternatives! The HTTP API method using postman-echo.com/delay/10 is a creative workaround that effectively creates a 10-second delay per column.
Both approaches work well - you can either use the standard delay column method we discussed earlier or implement the HTTP delay call for more precise timing control.
Clay Support
APP
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Did that answer your question?
Clay Support
APP
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If you still need help with adding a delay column or using the HTTP delay method, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to accomplish so I can support you further?