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# Random number
Random number is the action of generating a random integer within a range from a minimum value to a maximum value set, then storing the result in an output variable.
This action is often used to create simulated data (age, number of friends to befriend), randomly select a line of data, or create a flexible random wait time according to your own logic.
#### Configuration parameters:
* Min: The smallest number that can be obtained.
* Max: The largest number that can be obtained.
* Output variable: The name of the variable that stores the generated random number.
#### Real-world example: Randomly select the number of posts to interact with
When managing a social media account, to avoid having each account scroll through the same number of posts, which may raise suspicion from the system, you should have each account interact with a random number of posts.
* Configuration method: You call the Random number action, set Min to `3`, Max to `7`, and the *Output variable* field to `$randomPosts`.
* Result: When the flow reaches this step, the system will randomly draw a number between 3 and 7 (For example: Profile 1 draws the number `4`, Profile 2 draws the number `6`). You just need to pass this `$randomPosts` variable into the End field of the subsequent For loop, and each account will automatically scroll and interact according to the distinct number it drew.
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