How do I schedule a campaign start and end date?
This article includes closing an Auction, Raffle and Donation/Crowdfunding campaign types.
Auction
To control your auction and set an automatic Start and Close date navigate to the 'Auction Controls' panel.
Opening an Auction
In the 'Auction Controls' panel you can manually control your Auction by clicking 'Pause' 'Open' and 'Close' on the left hand side or your can set automatic start and close times.
To set an automatic start date enable 'Start Auction Automatically' by toggling the little slide bar to the left, once enabled click the calendar icon below and select your date and once chosen your campaign will automatically open as per the set date.
Closing an Auction
To close the Auction automatically on a set date, enable the slider to the left of 'Close Auction Automatically' then click the calendar icon below to add the date and time.
Watch this video to see the process in action.
Opening a Raffle
A raffle item is open once the raffle item(s) are created and Stripe is connected.
Closing a Raffle
Got to the 'Raffle Controls' panel on the left side bar click 'Show Raffle Draw' and then 'Close for Draw'.
Note: Closing your raffle for draw will not draw your winners, this will only close the raffle for ticket sales so no more tickets can be purchased.
Opening a Donation/Crowdfunding campaign
A crowdfunding campaign is open once the crowdfunding item is created and Stripe is connected.
Closing a Donation/Crowdfunding campaign
A crowdfunding campaign can remain open for up to 12 months on GalaBid. To remove the campaign before this time email helpdesk@galabid.com
