Setting an event schedule

When setting the event schedule, configure the bidding start and end times for the first round. You can add additional rounds or event stages afterwards.

Configuring bidding start and end times for the first round
Figure 1. Configuring bidding start and end times for the first round

If you set a start time that is before the current time, when you publish the event, the event begins immediately.
If you do not set an end time, when you publish the event, the event is set to close seven days after the current time.

To set an event schedule, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to Design > Schedule.
  2. On the Schedule tab, set the time that bidding starts.
    1. In the Event schedule area, in the Bidding starts section, click change.
    2. In the Start date field, enter the start date in the form YYYY-MM-DD, or click the Calendar icon and select the date.
    3. In the Start time field, using the 24-hour format, enter the start time, or select the time using the arrows.
    4. Click save.
  3. Set the time that bidding ends.
    1. In the Event schedule area, in the Bidding ends section, click change.
    2. In the End date field, enter the start date in the form YYYY-MM-DD, or click the Calendar icon and select the date.
    3. In the End time field, using the 24-hour format, enter the start time, or select the time using the arrows.
    4. Click save.