Want to check your bidding site before your event goes live? Previewing lets you view your auction items and bidding experience exactly as your guests will see them — helping you catch issues early and feel confident before launch.
⚙️ Step 1: Set Items to Active or Closed
To make items appear on your bidding site preview, they must be set as Active or Closed.
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Go to Items > Manage Items.
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Set each item's status to Active or Closed.
Items marked as Invisible won’t appear during preview.
🎛️ Step 2: Open the Auction for Preview
Next, temporarily open your auction early so you can access the site.
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Go to Software Settings > Landing Page Content > Login/Register Area.
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Set Open Auction Early to Yes.
This setting lets you preview the bidding site without making it fully public. Only users who log in will see the site.
📲 Step 3: Log In to the Bidding Site
Now it’s time to view your site just like a bidder would.
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Go to Event Central > Landing Page.
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Enter your phone number or email address, then click Go.
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Enter the one-time login code sent to your device, then click Next.
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Click CONTINUE to access the bidding site.
You can log in using any account tied to your event — including your own admin account.
đź‘€ Step 4: Preview the Bidding Site
Once logged in, you’ll see the full bidding site experience, including:
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Your auction items
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Bidding buttons
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Item descriptions and images
Browse around to ensure everything looks correct.
🛑 Step 5: Close the Bidding Site
When you’re done previewing, don’t forget to close the site to prevent early access by guests.
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Return to Software Settings > Landing Page Content > Login/Register Area. (shown above)
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Set Open Auction Early to No.
Leaving the auction open early allows bidders to access your site before you're ready.