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When you embed a countdown timer into a template, and then copy that template to a different subaccount, the countdown timer will be replaced by a static…

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When you embed a countdown timer into a template, and then copy that template to a different subaccount, the countdown timer will be replaced by a static placeholder.

The countdown timer placeholder only works in email templates. Other templates (ex: funnels) are on the way.

Step 1: Embed The Countdown Timer

Navigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates and create or edit a template to have a countdown timer. You might have to first create a countdown timer if you don't have one already.

Figure 1 What this shows Navigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates and create or edit a template to have a countdown timer. What this shows Illustrates "Countdown Timer Placeholder". This screenshot appears in "Countdown Timer Placeholder". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates and create or edit a template to have a countdown timer. You might have to first create a countdown timer if you don't have one already. The navigation path used here is Marketing > Emails > Templates. Immediately after, the guide continues: Exit the template and click on the 3-dot action menu, then click on Share. Path: Marketing > Emails > TemplatesImage 1 of 6 Where to goNavigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates and create or edit a template to have a countdown timer. You might have to first create a countdown timer if you don't have one already.
Buttons and menus referenced email templatesStep 1: Embed The Countdown TimerStep 2: Share The TemplateStep 3: Copy The LinkStep 4: Open Link In New Tab
Next stepExit the template and click on the 3-dot action menu, then click on Share.

Step 2: Share The Template

Exit the template and click on the 3-dot action menu, then click on Share.

Figure 2 What this shows Exit the template and click on the 3-dot action menu, then click on Share. What this shows Illustrates "Countdown Timer Placeholder". This screenshot appears in "Countdown Timer Placeholder". The text alongside this image reads: Exit the template and click on the 3-dot action menu, then click on Share. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the Share Template modal, select the appropriate permissions, then click Copy Link. Image 2 of 6 What to clickExit the template and click on the 3-dot action menu, then click on Share.
Buttons and menus referenced email templatesStep 1: Embed The Countdown TimerStep 2: Share The TemplateStep 3: Copy The LinkStep 4: Open Link In New Tab
Next stepIn the Share Template modal, select the appropriate permissions, then click Copy Link.

Step 3: Copy The Link

In the Share Template modal, select the appropriate permissions, then click Copy Link.

Figure 3 What this shows In the Share Template modal, select the appropriate permissions, then click Copy Link. What this shows Illustrates "Countdown Timer Placeholder". This screenshot appears in "Countdown Timer Placeholder". The text alongside this image reads: In the Share Template modal, select the appropriate permissions, then click Copy Link. Immediately after, the guide continues: Open the link yourself in a new tab, or share the link with someone else so they can open it. If you're logged into your agency, the page will open and you can click Add Template. Image 3 of 6 What to chooseIn the Share Template modal, select the appropriate permissions, then click Copy Link.
Buttons and menus referenced email templatesStep 1: Embed The Countdown TimerStep 2: Share The TemplateStep 3: Copy The LinkStep 4: Open Link In New Tab
Next stepOpen the link yourself in a new tab, or share the link with someone else so they can open it. If you're logged into your agency, the page will open and you can click Add Template.

Step 4: Open Link In New Tab

Open the link yourself in a new tab, or share the link with someone else so they can open it. If you're logged into your agency, the page will open and you can click Add Template.

Figure 4 What this shows Open the link yourself in a new tab, or share the link with someone else so they can open it. What this shows Illustrates "Countdown Timer Placeholder". This screenshot appears in "Countdown Timer Placeholder". The text alongside this image reads: Open the link yourself in a new tab, or share the link with someone else so they can open it. If you're logged into your agency, the page will open and you can click Add Template. Immediately after, the guide continues: Step 5: Choose a Location (Subaccount) under the Agency. Image 4 of 6 Where to goOpen the link yourself in a new tab, or share the link with someone else so they can open it. If you're logged into your agency, the page will open and you can click Add Template.
Buttons and menus referenced email templatesStep 1: Embed The Countdown TimerStep 2: Share The TemplateStep 3: Copy The LinkStep 4: Open Link In New Tab
Next stepStep 5: Choose a Location (Subaccount) under the Agency

Step 5: Choose a Location (Subaccount) under the Agency

In the Clone Email Template modal you can select the subaccount (location) you want to create the template copy in. You can also rename the template copy if you want.

Figure 5 What this shows In the Clone Email Template modal you can select the subaccount (location) you want to create the template copy in. What this shows Illustrates "Countdown Timer Placeholder". This screenshot appears in "Countdown Timer Placeholder". The text alongside this image reads: In the Clone Email Template modal you can select the subaccount (location) you want to create the template copy in. You can also rename the template copy if you want. Immediately after, the guide continues: Step 6: Open the template copy and replace the placeholder with a countdown timer from that subaccount. Image 5 of 6 What to chooseIn the Clone Email Template modal you can select the subaccount (location) you want to create the template copy in. You can also rename the template copy if you want.
Buttons and menus referenced email templatesStep 1: Embed The Countdown TimerStep 2: Share The TemplateStep 3: Copy The LinkStep 4: Open Link In New Tab
Next stepStep 6: Open the template copy and replace the placeholder with a countdown timer from that subaccount

Step 6: Open the template copy and replace the placeholder with a countdown timer from that subaccount

Navigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates in the new location and edit the template copy. You should see that the countdown timer is replaced by a non-functional placeholder. Click on it to select a functional countdown timer. You might have to create one if you haven't already.

Figure 6 What this shows Navigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates in the new location and edit the template copy. What this shows Illustrates "Countdown Timer Placeholder". This screenshot appears in "Countdown Timer Placeholder". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates in the new location and edit the template copy. You should see that the countdown timer is replaced by a non-functional placeholder. Click on it to select a functional countdown timer. You might have to create one if you haven't already. The navigation path used here is Marketing > Emails > Templates. Path: Marketing > Emails > TemplatesImage 6 of 6 Where to goNavigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates in the new location and edit the template copy. You should see that the countdown timer is replaced by a non-functional placeholder. Click on it to select a functional countdown timer. You might have to create one if you haven't already.
Buttons and menus referenced email templatesStep 1: Embed The Countdown TimerStep 2: Share The TemplateStep 3: Copy The LinkStep 4: Open Link In New Tab

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