# Editing a countdown timer > Editing a countdown timer is essential when you want to update its appearance, change its timing details, modify linked actions, or adjust its name… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/countdown-timer/editing-a-countdown-timer - Section: Marketing / Countdown Timer - Reading time: 1 min - Images: 3, each explained below - Modified on Thu, 19 Sep, 2024 at 6:14 AM --- Editing a countdown timer is essential when you want to update its appearance, change its timing details, modify linked actions, or adjust its name. Here's a step-by-step guide on when and how to edit a countdown timer. ### **When Can You Edit a Countdown Timer?** You can make changes to the countdown timer **only before** it has been used in an email campaign. Once the countdown timer has been included in an email that has been sent out, the only option left is to **archive** the timer. So, ensure all changes are made **before** sending any email that includes the timer. ### **What Can You Edit?** 1. **Style Changes:** - You can change the appearance of the timer by adjusting the font, colors, and overall design to match your branding. 2. **Timer Details:** - This includes modifying the time remaining, the end date, or any other time-related details to align with your campaign goals. 3. **Dynamic Link Changes:** - You can update the dynamic link associated with the timer, which may redirect users to a different landing page or resource once the timer ends. 4. **Naming:** - Adjust the name of the timer to keep things organized or to better reflect the purpose of the countdown. ### **How to Edit a Countdown Timer** 1. **Go to Marketing Section:** - Navigate to the **Marketing** section of your dashboard. 2. **Access the Countdown Timer:** - Look for the **Countdown Timer** option, where all your existing timers are listed. ![Step 1 of 1: Look for the Countdown Timer option, where all your existing timers…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033082995/original/yyuLvH0utaVovEwv4Nd02ptx_1jf16SNfA.png) **Step 1 of 1: Look for the Countdown Timer option, where all your existing timers…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "How to Edit a Countdown Timer" section of "Editing a countdown timer". At this point in the walkthrough you look for the Countdown Timer option, where all your existing timers are listed. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. - What this covers: Look for the Countdown Timer option, where all your existing timers are listed. - Fields: Access the Countdown Timer:, You can now modify anything, like:, Style (fonts, colors), Timer details (start/end time), Dynamic links - Active or Expired, Timer name - Controls: Countdown Timer, Marketing, Edit, Save Changes Example values (illustrative, not read from the screenshot): - Timer name: Priya Raman 3. **Find and Select Your Timer:** - Search for the specific timer you want to edit. Once found, click on the **Edit** button. ![Step 1 of 1: Search for the specific timer you want to edit. Once found, click on…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033082957/original/sOzPM68Akya8CH8xK0YJV2_LNr8HFaGSMw.png) **Step 1 of 1: Search for the specific timer you want to edit. Once found, click on…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "How to Edit a Countdown Timer" section of "Editing a countdown timer". At this point in the walkthrough you search for the specific timer you want to edit. Once found, click on the Edit button. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. - What to click: Search for the specific timer you want to edit. Once found, click on the Edit button. - Fields: Access the Countdown Timer:, You can now modify anything, like:, Style (fonts, colors), Timer details (start/end time), Dynamic links - Active or Expired, Timer name - Controls: Edit, Marketing, Countdown Timer, Save Changes Example values (illustrative, not read from the screenshot): - Timer name: Priya Raman 4. **Edit the Parameters:** - You can now modify anything,  like: - Style (fonts, colors) - Timer details (start/end time) - Dynamic links - Active or Expired - Timer name ![Step 4 of 4: Timer name](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033083008/original/kScOPjJWTUlCe7NI65irqjymnMeXsiQG9w.png) **Step 4 of 4: Timer name** This screenshot accompanies step 4 of 4 in the "How to Edit a Countdown Timer" section of "Editing a countdown timer". At this point in the walkthrough you timer name. For context, this section explains: Go to Marketing Section: Access the Countdown Timer: Find and Select Your Timer: Edit the Parameters: Save Your Changes. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. - What this covers: Timer name - Fields: Access the Countdown Timer:, You can now modify anything, like:, Style (fonts, colors), Timer details (start/end time), Dynamic links - Active or Expired, Timer name - Controls: Marketing, Countdown Timer, Edit, Save Changes Example values (illustrative, not read from the screenshot): - Timer name: Priya Raman Full procedure: 1. Style (fonts, colors) 2. Timer details (start/end time) 3. Dynamic links - Active or Expired 4. Timer name <- this image 5. **Save Your Changes:** - Once you're done making the adjustments, be sure to click on **Save Changes** to apply them. #### **Quick Links:** **[1\. How to use Countdown Timer in Emails](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/countdown-timer/how-to-use-countdown-timer-in-emails)** **[2\. Syn your Countdown Timer in Websites and Funnels](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/countdown-timer/sync-your-countdown-timer-in-email-and-funnels)** **[3\. How to copy code of a timer?](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/countdown-timer/how-to-use-the-copy-code-feature-in-countdown-timers)** 4\.  **[How to use a timer in Funnels](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/countdown-timer/how-to-use-countdown-timers-in-funnels)** --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com