Configure Timed Release - Fanfare Documentation

Timed releases give consumers access when a configured release window becomes active. They are useful for flash sales, member drops, and simple launch windows where you do not need queueing, drawing, bidding, or appointment booking.

Creating a Timed Release

Navigate to Experiences > Create Experience
Select Timed Release when the option is available for your account
Configure the access path, timing, and guest support

Timed releases can also be added to an existing sequence from the experience detail workflow when your account has access to that distribution type.

Timed-Release Settings

Setting	API field	Required	Description
Open At	`openAt`	No	When access becomes active.
Close At	`closeAt`	No	When the release window ends.
Time Zone	`timeZone`	Yes	Time zone for scheduled fields.
Guest Support	`supportsGuest`	Yes	Whether guest participants can use the release.

Timing

upcoming -> active -> ended
              ↓
            killed

State	Consumer experience
upcoming	Countdown or launch timing.
active	Consumer can continue through the timed-release action.
ended	Release window has closed.
killed	Release is unavailable.

Common Patterns

Pattern	Configuration
Flash sale	Short `openAt` to `closeAt` window with guest support when appropriate.
Member drop	Audience-restricted sequence with timed release distribution.
Countdown launch	Future `openAt`, optional `closeAt`, and clear launch messaging.

Create Experience - General creation guide
Experience Schedule - Derived timing and distribution states
Timed Release Distribution - Concept overview