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# Countdown Card

> Create a countdown to an event or offer.

## What is it?

The countdown card is a virtual clock that counts down from a specific date or number, showing the beginning or end of an event or offer.The countdown card generates curiosity and a sense of urgency to encourage customers to undertake the desired action.

## How do I build it?

* [Step 1: Add a Countdown card to your Hub](#what-is-it)
* [Step 2: Edit your card settings](#see-it-in-action)
* [Step 3: Publish your card](#what-is-it)

### Step 1: Add a Countdown card to your Hub

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/komotechnologies/fh79xGJR6fRUjmRd/images/countdown-card-step-1-add-a-step-2.gif?s=74fd1c348086927a04170420e30642c3" alt="Countdown Card: step 2 — Step 1: Add a Countdown card to your Hub" width="2000" height="1094" data-path="images/countdown-card-step-1-add-a-step-2.gif" />

* Navigate to your **Engagement Hub**.
* Once there click **Add Content,** from here select **Media** and then **Countdown**.
* You will then see your new card has been added to your Hub.

### Step 2: Edit your card settings

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/komotechnologies/fh79xGJR6fRUjmRd/images/countdown-card-step-2-edit-your-step-2.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=fh79xGJR6fRUjmRd&q=85&s=aa486fc46c7a489281f83e93e8824bce" alt="Countdown Card: step 2 — Step 2: Edit your card settings" width="2866" height="1488" data-path="images/countdown-card-step-2-edit-your-step-2.webp" />

* Clicking on the **Countdown** will open the editing module.
* **(1)** Hover over the countdown and here you are able to upload an **image** to the card.
* **(2)** You can add an **author** tag by displaying the brand or person who's responsible for the card content.
* **(3)** Add a **description** to the card.
* **(4)** Enter the **date and time** that you want the clock to countdown to.
* **(5)** This option allows you to **hide** the card once the countdown has ended on your Hub, or you can leave it visible after the countdown has been completed.
* **(6)** Here you can change the background colour and colour of the **countdown text**.
* **(7) Alter the colour of the date text.**
* **(8)** Scrolling down, you can add a **call-to-action bar** to redirect the audience to another page.

<Note>
  You can add competitions to the countdown using the **Link Button** option. You will need to add **Data Capture** in order to host a competition.
</Note>

### Step 3: Publish your card

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/komotechnologies/fh79xGJR6fRUjmRd/images/countdown-card-step-3-publish-your-step-3.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=fh79xGJR6fRUjmRd&q=85&s=f1798092b895776bc65a9d31d972e9e6" alt="Countdown Card: step 3 — Step 3: Publish your card" width="2880" height="1588" data-path="images/countdown-card-step-3-publish-your-step-3.webp" />

**Once you've completed all of these steps, played around with your card and are happy with all the aspects of your card, it's time to get your card live!**

* **(1) Publish** your card manually and instantly for the world to see.
* **(2) Schedule** your card to be published and unpublished at set dates and times.
* **(3)** Click on **...** to **Preview** and interact with the card on the front end from a user's perspective before publishing it. See how to test your card [here](/getting-started/hub-setup/card-testing).

<Note>
  All competition entries will be recorded and will impact the card analytics.
</Note>

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## Promotion

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## FAQ

**Why would I add a data capture to my Countdown?**

Adding a data capture can be used to send reminders to your audience about the event coming up. You can send reminders 5 minutes before the countdown is up to ensure they attend.