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# Edit Topics automation sampling rate after setup

export const plans_0 = "Plans: Any"

export const deployments_0 = "Deployments: Any"

export const data_plane_version_0 = undefined

export const use_case_0 = "Use case - Adjusting the Topics automation sampling rate or idle timeout after initial setup"

<Note>
  **Applies to:**

  * Plan - {plans_0}
  * Deployment - {deployments_0}
  * {data_plane_version_0}
  * {use_case_0}
</Note>

## Summary

**Goal:** Adjust the sampling rate or idle timeout in topics settings.

**Features:** Topics automation settings dialog, sampling rate slider, idle timeout field.

## Configuration steps

### Step 1: Go to Automations settings

In your project, go to <Icon icon="settings-2" /> **Settings** > [**<Icon icon="radio" /> Automations**](https://www.braintrust.dev/app/~/configuration/automations).

### Step 2: Open the topics automation

Edit the **Topics** automation rule.

### Step 3: Adjust the sampling rate

Use the **Sampling rate** slider to set your desired rate. Optionally update the **Idle time** field.

### Step 4: Save your changes

Click **Save** to apply the changes.

## References

* [Topics docs — Adjust automation](/observe/topics/manage#adjust-automation)