# How To Add and Set Timer

### ⏳ What You’ll Learn

* How to add a countdown timer to your Password Page
* How to set the correct launch time using UTC
* How to style and position the timer

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### Step 1: Open the Theme Editor

1. In your Shopify admin, go to **Online Store > Customize**
2. In the top dropdown, select **Password**
3. Look for the **Timer** section in the sidebar
   * If it’s not there, click **Add section > Timer**

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### Step 2: Set the Countdown Time

On the right-hand settings panel under **Countdown Timer**:

* **Set your drop date and time**
  * Choose Month, Day, Year, Hour, and Minute
  * Select AM or PM
* **Use UTC time**

  > ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Convert your local time to UTC so all visitors see the same countdown.
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  > Example:\
  > If your launch is at 5PM EST, convert it to **9PM UTC**.\
  > Use Google:\
  > `5PM EST to UTC` ➜ `9PM UTC`

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### Step 3: Adjust Timer Layout

Under **Timer Positioning**:

* Toggle **Center Timer** if it’s the only main element on the page
* Set **Top Timer Margin** and **Bottom Timer Margin** for spacing

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### Step 4: Style the Timer

Under **Countdown Typography**:

* Adjust font size for countdown numbers and labels (Desktop only)

Under **Countdown Styling**:

* Toggle labels: Days / Hours / Minutes / Seconds
* Enable glow or boxes around numbers for visual flair
* Set box border radius (Curve Countdown Box Corners)
* Adjust transparency with **Countdown Box Opacity**

Under **Countdown Colors**:

* Change colors for box, numbers, and labels:
  * Countdown Box Color
  * Days / Hours / Mins / Secs Text + Label Colors

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### Step 5: Save and Preview

Click **Save** 💾 and refresh your live store to test the countdown.

> 💡 Countdown is great for drops, presales, and new collection hype. Make sure to combine it with your unlock animation for the full effect.

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