How to Edit a Countdown Timer in Sparkforge

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

You can edit a Sparkforge countdown timer's style, end time, dynamic link, and name — but only before it's used in a sent email. After that, the timer can only be archived.

Edit a countdown timer when you need to tweak its look, change when it ends, swap the post-expiry link, or rename it. The catch: timers can only be edited before they ship in a sent email.

When you can edit

Edits are allowed up until the moment the timer goes out in a sent email. Once an email containing the timer has been delivered, your only option is to archive it. Make every change before pressing send.

What you can edit

Style: font, colors, and overall design to match your brand.
Timer details: time remaining, end date, and other timing fields.
Dynamic link: where users land when the timer expires.
Name: keep your timer list organized.

How to edit

Open the Marketing section of your dashboard.
Open Countdown Timer to see existing timers.
Find your timer and click Edit.
Update any of:
- Style (fonts, colors)
- Timer details (start/end time)
- Dynamic links (active or expired)
- Timer name
Click Save Changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit a timer that's already in a sent email?

No. Once the timer ships in a delivered email, the only option is to archive it. Make all changes beforehand.

Will editing a timer break existing email previews?

Edits update the timer everywhere it's used in unsent material. Sent emails are locked to the version they shipped with.

What's the dynamic link for?

It's the URL the timer image links to. You can set different destinations for active versus expired states.

Where do I find the countdown timer list?

Marketing → Countdown Timer in your dashboard.