# tick

Move the clock the specified number of `milliseconds`. Any timers within the affected range of time will be called.

## Usage[​](#usage "Direct link to Usage")

```
const clock = await browser.emulate('clock', { ... })
await clock.tick(ms)
```

## Parameters[​](#parameters "Direct link to Parameters")

| Name | Type     | Details                                       |
| ---- | -------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| `ms` | `number` | The number of milliseconds to move the clock. |

## Example[​](#example "Direct link to Example")

tick.js

```
const clock = await browser.emulate('clock', { now: new Date(2021, 3, 14) })
console.log(await browser.execute(() => new Date().getTime())) // returns 1618383600000

await clock.tick(1000)
console.log(await browser.execute(() => new Date().getTime())) // returns 1618383601000
```

## Returns[​](#returns "Direct link to Returns")

* **< `Promise<void>` >**