# How to set buffer time

You can either set a before event buffer time, an after event buffer time, or both. Here's how to do that:

1. Select your event type where you wish to add the buffer time
2. To add a buffer time, click on the Limits tab<br>

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3. Then, click on the before event, or after event select box to view the buffer time options in minutes and select the buffer time of your choice<br>

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4. Click on Update to save your changes. Your event type should now consider the newly added buffer time


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