# Activity: Wait for Event
'Wait for Event' is an activity available in Campaign > Flow that allows an operator to execute an action after a specific event or redirect the user if the time for completion passes (timeout).
Operators can define for how long to wait, either using relative time or a specific date/time, in the delay settings.
#### **Delay Options**
Time to wait - can be set to a maximum time in seconds, minutes, hours, or days.\\
Delay till - can be one of the following options:
For example, an Operator can create a campaign that triggers when a player makes a deposit above an exact amount, then add specific 'Wait for Event' to happen, and delay the execution until a particular date (or day of the week) in the delay settings.
#### **Use Case Scenario**
The **“Wait for Event”** activity can be used in various situations.
For example, in a Promo Code campaign, after a user is shown the popup, the **“Wait for Event”** step can be added that triggers only after a specific action - such as **“Core: Client Action.”**
In this case, the client action would be the user entering the promo code (e.g., **WIN100**).
Then, Operator should use the same Event within “Check user profile” or “Multiple check” activity and the relevant payload:
