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Add entry condition clarification [DOC-741]
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4. Segment displays the entry condition on the Journey Builder canvas. It may take up to two minutes for Segment to estimate the number of users in the journey.
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5. Click **+** to add the next step and view available step types.
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> Segment recommends that your entry condition's time window be shorter than or equal to any [exit settings](#journey-exits-and-re-entry) you have. This prevents users from repeating your journey an excessive amount of times.
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### Using historical data for the entry step
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If you select the **Use historical data** option, Segment queries all historical data to generate a list of users who enter the Journey upon publication. If you don't select **Use historical data**, only users who satisfy the entry condition *after* you publish enter the Journey.

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