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title: "🛣️ClickBid Happy Highway: Your Event Setup Roadmap"
description: 🛣️ ClickBid’s Happy Highway is your step-by-step event setup guide, leading you from first log-in to launching your auction with confidence. Explore training videos, platform tips, onboarding, and ongoing support to ensure your event’s success.
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# 🛣️ClickBid Happy Highway: Your Event Setup Roadmap

#### ClickBid’s **Happy Highway** is a step-by-step guide designed to help you confidently and efficiently set up your event. It outlines the most effective path taken by our most successful clients, from first log-in to launching your auction.

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### 🎥 Step 1: Watch the Welcome Video

Kick things off by watching our **Welcome Video** featuring ClickBid founder Matt Burnell.  
You'll learn:

- How to navigate the platform
- How to create your first event
- How to add users and connect with support

**Watch here:** [Welcome Video on YouTube](https://youtu.be/xLZgWJ4P7VE?feature=shared)

ℹ️**Info:** This short video gives you a quick tour and sets the tone for a smooth setup experience.

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### 📚 Step 2: Training Videos + How-To Articles

Before diving into setup, take time to explore our **Training Hub**.  
You’ll find:

- Step-by-step video tutorials
- Written how-to articles by topic

**Access here:**

- [Training Hub](https://training.clickbidonline.com/)
- [Help Articles](https://support.clickbidonline.com/)

**💡Tip:** Investing just 15–30 minutes up front can help you avoid time-consuming mistakes later.

 

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### 🖥️ Step 3: Get Familiar with the Platform

Spend some time exploring the admin. Play around with features before your onboarding call.

Try setting up:

1. A new user
2. Your ticket page
3. A landing page
4. A few bidders
5. A few auction items

Helpful links:

- [Add Users](https://support.clickbidonline.com/users-setup)
- [Ticket Page Setup](https://support.clickbidonline.com/setting-up-your-ticket-page)
- [Landing Page Guide](https://support.clickbidonline.com/landing-page-how-to-1)
- [Import Bidders](https://support.clickbidonline.com/mass-import-bidders-1)
- [Add Items](https://support.clickbidonline.com/adding-items-1)

ℹ️**Info:** Practicing ahead of your meeting helps you ask smarter questions and move faster through setup.

 

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### 📅 Step 4: Schedule Your Onboarding Meeting

Once you're familiar with the platform, schedule a **1-hour onboarding session** with your Account Manager. This session is designed to:

- Review your event goals
- Answer questions
- Explore setup options tailored to your event

To prepare:

1. Share a few preferred dates and times
2. Be ready to explain your event needs
3. Write down questions
4. Let us know what areas you'd like to focus on

**💡Tip:** Your Account Manager will reach out after your event is created or when you submit a ticket requesting a meeting.

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### ✅ Step 5: Move Forward with Confidence

After your onboarding, you’ll have a clear plan and full support. If you need help, reach out via:

- **Live Chat** (bottom right of your admin dashboard)
- **Support Ticket** (under **Training/Support** tab)

**Support Hours:**  
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

#### ℹ️**Info:** You’re never alone! Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

**[Happy Highway PDF Download](https://support.cbo.io/hubfs/ClickBids%20Happy%20Highway.pdf?hsLang=en)**

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