Question

How can I ensure a computed trait updates in real time in Segment? I removed the time window from my computed trait, but it still does not update immediately.

Product

Twilio Segment

Environment

Segment Console

Answer

A computed trait’s computation type (batch or real-time) is determined at creation. Removing the time window from a batch-computed trait does not convert it to real-time computation. To enable real-time updates, you must delete the existing trait and recreate it without a time window.

Additional Information 

This behavior applies to both computed traits and audiences. For more details, refer to Segment documentation on computation types.