Sleep module
A Make Tools module that delays a scenario for up to 300 seconds. Longer pauses use a separate stateful design with a data store and timestamp.
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Source content checked . English translation published 2026-10-27.
In business automation
Make Tools Sleep delays a scenario for up to 300 seconds. Longer pauses should be designed with a data store and a timestamp check.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Rate pacing
Delay repeated messages briefly to lower load on a target service or space out bulk sends.
Relevant tools
- Make
- Use Make Tools Sleep for a short scenario delay and design longer waits as a separate stateful flow.
What to check
- The module is limited to 300 seconds and can postpone rather than solve a rate-limit problem.