# Wait For Callback

The *Wait for Callback* node is used to facilitate an asynchronous process external to Chat Flow and continue the flow when a callback is received.

This node will block the flow until a callback is received or the session times out.

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To use this node, the [Wait For Callback API](https://help.clickatell.com/developers-api-reference/wait-for-callback) needs to be set up.
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This node must be used in conjunction with the [*Set Variables*](/flow/action-nodes/action-nodes-set-variables.md) node. The *Reference* that is being set is the variable from the *Set Variable* node.
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<figure><img src="/files/TI3EyINZy5V9LyatVQrR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Setup of a Wait For Callback node</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/DSR7LcxbLh7u7PtGaN6c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example flow containing Wait For Callback node</p></figcaption></figure>


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