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# How do I set up the timer in my poptin?

You can add a Timer in the poptin from the Design Settings of the popup, from under the **Add Elements** section:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/7a34af3b43dae400/image_1qkrc0k.png)

After you choose the timer element, you can select one of the following options for the timer:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/7a34af3b43dae400/image_1t8igi8.png)

Select "A specific date and time" if you have a deadline for your offer and you want the timer to count down from the date you set.

Select "Poptin appearance" if you want the timer to count down from the time the visitor sees the poptin on your site.