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# Countdown timer

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A countdown clock for promotion/new collection release can bring excitement to customers that have been waiting for the event.&#x20;

![](/files/yRBa72hneFFhJCVIUAhY)

## How to add the Countdown timer section to your Shopify store <a href="#how-to-add-an-image-gallery-section-to-your-shopify-store" id="how-to-add-an-image-gallery-section-to-your-shopify-store"></a>

{% hint style="info" %}
Steps

1. In the theme editor **(Customize)**, click **Add section.**
2. Select **Countdown timer**.
3. Make necessary changes.
4. **Save** the settings.
   {% endhint %}

## How to edit a Countdown timer section <a href="#how-to-edit-an-image-gallery-section" id="how-to-edit-an-image-gallery-section"></a>

### General settings

You can choose your **Container type** for the collection list as:

* Default;
* Full width;
* Use container box.

Select the **Color scheme** for the section.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Set up your Color schemes anytime in the Theme settings > [Colors](/minimog-theme/theme-settings/colors-and-color-schemes.md).
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/jQcppTzcJWTNCZ3VIvgx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Choose the **Alignment** for the section content:

* Left
* Center
* Right

<figure><img src="/files/qr6OHr8Fr4WSYJYUMZS2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can upload a **Background image** for the section.

Enable **Use background in container** to display the background image only inside the content container.

<figure><img src="/files/PZq1MSNBDoWrQJE3hpj7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Enable **Parallax effect** to create a scrolling animation effect for the background image.

The **Parallax direction** can be set as:

* Vertical
* Horizontal
* Zoom

<figure><img src="/files/R4MBirCzU5sVTPNNJPcQ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: The parallax effect only works when the background image is used as the section background.
{% endhint %}

### Mobile settings

Upload a separate **Image** for mobile devices to optimize the section appearance on smaller screens.

Enable **Use image as background** to display the selected mobile image as the section background.

<figure><img src="/files/KfdyWfyiuJHoTEKdsIY8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Enable Use image as background option" %}

<figure><img src="/files/lOc9Nb1JuJpG3lXA1aMI" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Disable Use image as background option" %}

<figure><img src="/files/EzZMlcaYxIvqggC7ZkAF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Content settings

Enter a **Heading** for the countdown section.

Choose the **Heading size** as:

* Heading xs
* Heading sm
* Heading md
* Heading lg
* Heading xl
* Heading 2xl

Add an optional **Description** using the rich text editor.

Select the **Text size** for the description:

* Small
* Base size
* Large
* Extra large
* Default

<figure><img src="/files/0v8a9M5LZMhcqM3Gbxil" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Countdown timer

Add a countdown timer and adjust the end time of the event.

The **Countdown type** offers two modes:

* **Evergreen**: A repeating countdown that resets after a specified duration (e.g., every month).
  * This is useful for recurring sales, daily deals, or subscription cycles.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The Evergreen setting is only available in Minimog **version 6.0.0 and above**. ✨

See [Changelog](/minimog-theme/changelog.md).
{% endhint %}

* **Fixed time**: A one-time countdown that ends at a specific date and time.
  * Ideal for limited-time promotions, event registrations, or product launches.

<figure><img src="/files/AQ0szC1NMv9FsubkzlR3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
If you choose the **Evergreen** countdown, you must specify the **Duration** for when the timer should reset.

**Duration** determines how often the countdown restarts.

![](/files/rJG2FJZsOrxa3uTAgCvn)
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you choose the **Fixed time** countdown, you need to specify when the countdown should end.

Enter the exact date and time in the **Ends time** field when the countdown should stop.

![](/files/FLFarkw3evEgPBMZADFf)

Date formats accepted: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:ss
{% endhint %}

### Button settings

Display a call-to-action button to redirect customers to your desired pages.&#x20;

Add a **Label** and **Link** for one or both, then choose a **Button style:**&#x20;

* Primary button
* Secondary button
* Underline button
* White button&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Leave the **Button label** field blank to hide the button.
{% endhint %}

and adjust the **Button size:**

* Button small
* Button medium
* Button large

<figure><img src="/files/hEjlaesmkHQnbuEhu0em" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Advanced

Enable **Preload image** to preload the section image when the page loads.

This can help:

* Reduce Largest Contentful Paint (LCP);
* Improve page loading performance.

<figure><img src="/files/Y8yqoeA3MqirMcjsGxu8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>