What is Bidder Settings?

⚙️ Access Bidder Settings

1. Go to Software Settings

2. Click Auction Settings

3. Select Bidder Settings

✅ Allow Bidder Registration

• Let users register to bid on auction items.

• Recommended for open/public registration events

💡 Tip: Turn this off if you’re pre-loading bidders manually or ticket sales. Click here and here for more information. 

📲 Enable Text to Register

• Allows new users to create an account by texting a toll-free number

• Great for simplifying signups during live events or on printed materials

📍 Allow Mobile Check-In

• Enables guests to check themselves in before the event

• Asks: “How are you attending our event?”

  • Options: In Person or Online/Remote

📌 Info: This feature does not send the welcome text automatically.

🏠 Require Address

• Prompts new users to enter their mailing address

• Useful if you're shipping items or need donor info for follow-up

💳 Require Credit Card Information

• Requires users to add a credit card during registration or login

• Helps ensure faster checkout and fewer unpaid items

🔢 Starting Bidder Number

• Sets the first number in your automated bidder number sequence

• Ideal for assigning remote bidders a unique range (e.g., 1000+)

✉️ Customize Welcome Email

• Lets you personalize the email sent after bidder registration

• You can add event details, a warm welcome, and helpful links