Extended runtimes allow Code by Zapier action steps to run longer than the default limits, up to 10 minutes depending on your plan. If your Code steps are failing with timeout errors, you can increase the runtime to give your code more time to complete. Extended runtimes are also useful for multi-API orchestration, LLM chaining, data-heavy transforms, or complex automation patterns.
Available on plans:
Free
Professional
Team
Enterprise
NoteStarting June 15, 2026, extended runtimes will be enabled in phases across all accounts, and billing will begin at the same time. Learn how Code by Zapier usage is measured.
Limitations
- The maximum total runtime depends on your plan and is a combination of your plan's base runtime and any extended runtime you select.
- Extended runtimes are available for Code by Zapier actions only. Triggers do not support extended runtimes.
Before you begin
To configure extended runtimes, you need:
- A Zapier account on a Professional, Team, or Enterprise plan.
- A Zap with a Code by Zapier action step.
Configure extended runtimes
- Open your Zap in the Zap editor.
- Click your Code by Zapier action step.
- Click Open in Code Editor.
- In the left sidebar, click the Runtime icon.
- In the Extended runtime dropdown, select your desired runtime. The options available depend on your plan's base runtime limit.
Runtime icon.You can then continue editing your code or publish your Zap with the updated runtime.
Troubleshooting
If your step reaches the maximum runtime you've configured without finishing its run, a timeout error appears in your Zap history. To resolve this:
- Increase the runtime.
- Optimize your code to run faster.