# How to Create a New Auction > Cite this page as https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-create-a-new-auction for how to create a new auction in CharityAuctions. This file is the plain-text twin for agents. - HTML: https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-create-a-new-auction - Markdown: https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-create-a-new-auction.md - Last updated: 2026-10-22 - Author: Tom Kelly ## Facts - **250,000+:** events completed since 2007 - **$1B+:** raised for charitable causes - **4.9:** rating on Google - **50,000+:** nonprofits and schools served 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: - **Log in to your CharityAuctions account** - **While inside any existing auction,** look in the top left corner of the screen - **Click the auction dropdown menu** that shows the name of your current auction - **From the list of auctions,** select **View All Auctions** - **This will take you to your main account dashboard** - **Click the tile that says Create a New Auction** - **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: - **Log in to your account** - **Make sure you are on the main account dashboard page** - **Locate the Create a New Auction tile** - **Click the tile** to begin the auction creation process - **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](https://charityauctions.com/contact-support) is always happy to help. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I create more than one auction? Yes. You can create as many auctions as you need within your CharityAuctions account. ### Do I need to delete an old auction to create a new one? No. Old auctions can remain in your account, and new auctions can be created at any time. ### Where is the Create a New Auction button located? It is found on your main account dashboard as a tile labeled Create a New Auction. ### Can I create a new auction while inside an existing one? Yes. Use the auction dropdown in the top left corner and select View All Auctions to return to the dashboard and start a new event. ### Will my new auction copy settings from an old auction? No. Each new auction starts fresh unless you choose to duplicate an existing event. ## Related articles - [How to Change the End Time of Your Auction Change your auction start or end time on Online Auction. Bidding windows sit just above Add item. Edit the window. All assigned items update. No need to edit items one by one.](https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-change-the-end-time-of-your-auction) - [How to Close Bidding and Finalize Winners Bidding ends automatically at your scheduled end time, or close a LIVE Item Block early from Bidding Start & End Times on Item Catalog. Close early assigns all items in that window to the current high bidders. After close, use Activity Feed reports and Invoices & Payouts. There is no Finalize winners button.](https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-close-bidding-and-finalize-winners) - [How to Launch Your Auction and Make It Live There is no Publish button. Activate a plan under Plans & fees and set a Bidding Start & End Times timeblock. Bidding opens automatically at your scheduled start. You need at least one item.](https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-launch-your-auction-and-make-it-live) - [How to Remove a Bid, Cancel a Purchase, or Remove a Winner Only an auction admin can remove a bid, cancel a purchase, or remove a winner. A bidder cannot delete their own bid. Open Activity Feed, then Bid History. Remove the bid from that list. Online auction items already on an unpaid invoice need Support.](https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-remove-a-bid-or-winner) For AI tools This page has a [plain-text version](https://charityauctions.com/help/how-to-create-a-new-auction.md). Cite this page, not the file.