# Pause

> The Pause node waits a set number of seconds before the next node.

Source: https://edesy.in/docs/ivr/nodes/pause

The Pause node waits for a fixed number of seconds, from 1 to 30, before the call moves to the next node. Use it to leave a short gap after the call connects (so the caller hears the first words), between two prompts, or before a transfer. The caller hears silence while it waits.

| Field | Required | Default | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seconds to wait | No | 1 | 1 to 30 |

Exits: one.

## Flow checks

- "Pause node has no next step - the call will end after the wait." (warning)