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   Save and Continue Later
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The Save and Continue Later feature allows survey participants to save their progress and return to complete the survey at a later time.

How it works
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The Save and Continue Later feature works differently depending on whether the participant is logged in.

### For logged-in users

When a participant is signed in to their [account](/articles/9183021959439-Survey-question-types), their survey progress is saved automatically.

Logged-in users can access their saved drafts from their profile at any time.

![](/storage/articles/14652141619727.png)

### For anonymous users (not logged in)

Participants who are not logged in can click the **Finish later** button to save their progress. A dialog will appear with the option to **Save and copy survey link**.

This unique link allows the participant to return to their saved draft. Any changes made in future sessions are automatically saved to the draft when the browser is closed.

![](/storage/articles/14645277657231.png)

#### Keep it safe

Anyone with this link can view or complete the survey. Participants should keep their link private and not share it with others.

Draft expiry
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Saved survey drafts are removed under the following conditions:

- **Time limit:** Saved drafts expire after **60 days**.
- **Survey closure:** All saved drafts are removed when the survey closes.

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