How to Create a New Auction

Direct answer: You can create a new auction two ways: from inside an existing auction, or from your main account dashboard. Both use the Create a New Auction tile on your main account dashboard.

Creating a new auction in CharityAuctions is quick and easy. Whether you are finishing up a previous event or starting fresh, you can launch a new auction directly from your account dashboard at any time.

Creating a New Auction From Inside an Existing Auction

If you are currently working inside an old or previous auction, you can still easily start a brand new one.

To create a new auction:

1. Log in to your CharityAuctions account
2. While inside any existing auction, look in the top left corner of the screen
3. Click the auction dropdown menu that shows the name of your current auction
4. From the list of auctions, select View All Auctions
5. This will take you to your main account dashboard
6. Click the tile that says Create a New Auction
7. Follow the prompts to set up your new event

Once completed, your new auction will be created and ready for setup.

Creating a New Auction From the Main Dashboard

If you are already on your main account dashboard, you can skip the dropdown menu and go straight to creating an auction.

To start a new auction from the dashboard:

1. Log in to your account
2. Make sure you are on the main account dashboard page
3. Locate the Create a New Auction tile
4. Click the tile to begin the auction creation process
5. Enter your auction details and save

Your new auction will now appear in your list of available events.

What Happens After You Create an Auction

After creating a new auction, you can begin customizing it right away.

You will be able to:

• Add auction items
• Upload images
• Set dates and times
• Customize event settings
• Begin promoting your auction

Each auction you create is completely separate, allowing you to run multiple events throughout the year.

Best Practices

When creating new auctions, consider the following tips:

• Give each auction a clear and descriptive name
• Double-check event dates before saving
• Create new auctions instead of reusing old ones
• Set up basic settings before adding items
• Keep past auctions for reporting and reference

This will help keep your account organized and make managing events easier.

If you need assistance creating a new auction or navigating your dashboard, Contact Support is always happy to help.