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A countdown timer is a simple way to keep your users informed of upcoming deadlines or key events.

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Kahootz Tip: Read this KB article for tips on adding items using our interactive dashboard builder. 

To add a countdown timer onto your dashboard:

  1. Open the Dashboard.
  2. Click the 'Configure' cogwheel icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Click 'Add item' and select 'Countdown Timer' from the drop-down menu.
  4. Provider a 'Name/title' for your timer.
  5. Enter your 'End date and time' along with choosing to 'Show seconds' or not.
  6. Select the 'Colour' for the timer and also the 'Background' colour.
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Note: The colours are set so you can create consistent workspace designs. However, if you’re a Kahootz Enterprise client, and have your own branded website, we can set up custom colours for you. Please contact support for more information.

7. Then there are 3 boxes if you would like to add text to your timer/display.
> Content to display above the timer.
596479QGAZYGWJBCZCQZA0-1552580952361.png> Content to display before the timer expires.
596480MKPDJABWSWYCCGK0-1552580982570.png> Content to display after the timer expires.
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8. Minimise the pop-up 'Edit panel' window.

9. If created in the wrong section, drag & drop to the correct place.

10. Click 'Save.'

Kahootz Tip:  To use a third party countdown timer instead, please review this KB 'applet' article.
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