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How does “Time-based minimum time between interstitials” work?
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I'll explain how the "Time-based minimum time between interstitials" works based on the documentation.
**Source:** [Interstitials Configuration](https://tripledotstudios.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/3705274372)
## Key Concept
The time-based minimum time between interstitials controls how frequently ads can be shown by enforcing a mandatory time gap between ad impressions.
## Configuration Fields
| Field Name | Description | Details |
|-----------|-------------|---------|
| **Time-based: minimum time allowed between interstitials** | Defines the base time gap between ad displays | Measured in seconds |
| **Add to "Min time allowed per impression"** | Increases minimum time after each successful ad impression | Optional setting |
| **Per impression** | Specific time increment for each successful ad | Measured in seconds |
| **Use Multiplier per impression** | Allows exponential time increase instead of fixed increment | Boolean setting |
| **Multiplier** | Float value to multiply time increment | Used when multiplier is enabled |
| **Min value** | Minimum allowed time between impressions | Seconds |
| **Max value** | Maximum allowed time between impressions | Seconds |
## Behavioral Examples
### Basic Scenario
- Set minimum time to 60 seconds
- An ad will only show if 60+ seconds have passed since the last ad
### Incremental Time Scenario
1. Enable "Add to Min time allowed per impression"
2. Set "Per impression" to 30 seconds
3. First ad: 60 seconds gap
4. Second ad: 90 seconds gap
5. Third ad: 120 seconds gap
### Multiplier Scenario
1. Enable "Use Multiplier per impression"
2. Set Multiplier to 1.5
3. Initial gap: 60 seconds
4. Next gap: 90 seconds
5. Next gap: 135 seconds
## Additional Options
- **Reset after Rewarded Video**: Resets time tracking after watching a rewarded video
- **Reset after Interstitial**: Resets time tracking after each interstitial ad
- **Timer Counts on App Minimisation**: Tracks time even when app is minimized
## Best Practices
- Start with conservative time gaps
- Use multipliers for progressive restrictions
- Consider user experience when setting intervals
- Test different configurations to find optimal ad frequency