Getting text back from the client

Wait for input (wait-for-input) sends a prompt and waits for typed input (with optional validation: phone, number, etc.). There is no preset button list — unlike Message with keyboard. Use it to collect data: name, email, phone, comments, codes.

Compared to Message with keyboard

Message with keyboardWait for input
How the client repliesButtons / menuFree text (validated)
Typical examplesMenus, Yes/NoName, phone, email, numbers
Extra buttonsMain flowOptional Skip only

Timeout and Skip

  • Timeout — how long to wait; after that, another branch may run (depends on your wiring).
  • Allow skip — shows a button for users who want to defer.

All fields: Wait for input parameters.

Steps in the editor

  1. Add Wait for input from Messaging.
  2. Set the prompt and output variable.
  3. Choose validation type and error text.
  4. Configure timeout and/or skip if needed.
  5. Connect outputs on the canvas.

See also