--- title: ⏳ Adding a Countdown Clock to Your Auction Page description: Learn how to add and display a countdown clock in ClickBid’s Virtual Venue and at in-person events. This guide covers setup, display options, and customization tips to boost urgency during your auction. --- [Skip to content](https://support.cbo.io/-adding-a-countdown-clock-to-your-auction-page#main-content) ![clickbid\_logo\_22\_left\_0\_margin](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/clickbid_logo_22_left_0_margin.png?width=200&height=59&name=clickbid_logo_22_left_0_margin.png) - [Blog](https://blog.cbo.io/) - [ClickBid Admin](https://cbo.io/admin/login.php) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Blog](https://blog.cbo.io/) - [ClickBid Admin](https://cbo.io/admin/login.php) - [View our Training Videos](https://training.clickbidonline.com/all-courses/) [View our Training Videos](https://training.clickbidonline.com/all-courses/) Welcome to ClickBid's Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ClickBid How To Articles](https://support.cbo.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [Web Content / Event Landing Pages](https://support.cbo.io/web-content-event-landing-pages?hsLang=en) 3. [Design & Customization](https://support.cbo.io/web-content-event-landing-pages?hsLang=en#design-customization) # ⏳ Adding a Countdown Clock to Your Auction Page ### The Countdown Clock lets you show how much time is left before your auction ends, perfect for building urgency online or in person. You can display it on your **Virtual Venue** auction page or project it live at an event. --- ### ⚙️ How to Enable the Countdown Clock in Virtual Venue #### To show a countdown clock directly on your auction page for online bidders, follow these steps: 1. #### Go to **Software Settings** \> **Auction Settings** \> **Countdown Clock**. ![Screenshot 2026-02-03 144339](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-03%20144339.png?width=670&height=662&name=Screenshot%202026-02-03%20144339.png) 2. #### Adjust your **Clock Visibility** settings. You can choose: - #### **Always Show** - #### **Show at HH:MM:SS remaining** - #### **Never Show** 3. #### Set: - #### The **start time and date** for the countdown. - #### The **label** that appears while the countdown is active. - #### The **text** shown when the countdown reaches zero.       4.  Your countdown clock will now be visible to bidders on the auction side.                ![CC 3](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/CC%203.jpg?width=670&height=330&name=CC%203.jpg) #### The Countdown Clock displays time based on your device’s local settings, so double-check time zones when setting the end time. #### Use strong call-to-action language in your expired text, like “Bidding is now closed!” --- ### 🎥 How to Launch a Countdown Display at Your In-Person Event #### Want to energize the room and show everyone how close the auction is to ending? The Countdown Display is perfect for projecting on a screen at live events. **Note:** This countdown only works within 24 hours of the auction's closing time. 1. #### Go to **Event Central**. 2. #### Click **Countdown Clock**. ![Screenshot 2026-02-03 144550](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-03%20144550.png?width=670&height=276&name=Screenshot%202026-02-03%20144550.png) 3. #### Customize your display: - #### Add **Header Text** (up to 30 characters). - #### Enter the **closing time** in **military time** (e.g., 20:30 for 8:30 PM). - #### Choose a **background image** from the presets or upload your own. 4. #### Click **Launch Countdown** to see your live countdown display. - #### The display will automatically count down to the latest closing time on your **Manage Items** page. ![Screenshot 2026-02-03 150023](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-03%20150023.png?width=670&height=166&name=Screenshot%202026-02-03%20150023.png) #### Try uploading an image that includes your nonprofit’s logo and branding to enhance visibility during the event. --- ### 🖼️ Countdown Clock Examples with Backgrounds 1. #### **Example 1** ![cc 11](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/cc%2011.jpeg?width=670&height=339&name=cc%2011.jpeg) 2. #### **Example 2** ![cc 12](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/cc%2012.jpeg?width=670&height=335&name=cc%2012.jpeg) 3. #### **Example 3** ![cc 10](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/cc%2010.jpeg?width=670&height=322&name=cc%2010.jpeg) --- ### 🏁 You're Ready to Count Down! #### Whether you're running a virtual auction, a live event, or both, the Countdown Clock adds excitement and urgency to your bidding experience. - 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