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🔁 Convert Guests to Bidders 

This article explains how to convert ticketed guests into bidders within ClickBid and what to expect during the process. It outlines how to identify guests who haven’t been assigned a bidder number, batch convert them using the “Make Bidder” tool, and view them afterward in the Manage Bidders section. It also clarifies that guests are not automatically notified when they’re converted, but you can use ClickBid’s Mass Messaging feature to send personalized bidding details like their bidder number and bidding link.

 

👥 What Happens When You Convert Guests to Bidders?

When you convert ticketed guests into bidders, they are not automatically notified by ClickBid. Their guest information is copied over to the Manage Bidders section, allowing them to bid—but it's up to you to notify them if needed.

Bidders will not be notified when you convert them to a bidder.

 

⚙️ How to Convert Guests to Bidders

  1. Go to Event Tickets > Manage Guests

  2. In the upper-left dropdown, select Show 100 Entries to view as many guests as possible

  3. Locate the "Bidder # Assigned" column

    • Type "No" into this field to filter for guests who still need to be converted

  4. Use the top toggle to select all guests on the page

  5. Click OK to confirm the selection

  6. Scroll to the bottom and click Make Bidder

  7. In the confirmation box, type Make Bidder

  8. Click OK to finalize

  9. Repeat steps for each page of unconverted guests

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🔁 Tip: Repeat the conversion on every page where guests still show "No" under Bidder # Assigned

 

🔍 Where to View Converted Bidders

After conversion:

  • Go to Bidders > Manage Bidders
    Here you’ll find all newly created bidder profiles with their assigned numbers.

 

💬 How to Notify Bidders (Optional)

If you have the Mass Messaging feature, you can send a custom text or email to let new bidders know how to participate.

  • Go to Bidders > Text/Email Bidders

  • Use shortcodes to personalize your message:

    • [u] – Bidding link

    • [b] – Bidder number

    • [f] – First name

    • [l] – Last name

Let your bidders know their number and share the bidding link in advance to avoid confusion on event night.