--- title: ➕How to Add Bids in ClickBid Butler description: ➕ Learn how to add bids for guests using ClickBid’s Butler tool. This step-by-step guide covers silent auction items, donations, raffles, and live bids—perfect for event staff and volunteers. --- [Skip to content](https://support.cbo.io/how-to-add-bids-in-clickbid-butler#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. [Event Day Toolkit](https://support.cbo.io/event-day-toolkit?hsLang=en) 3. [Butler](https://support.cbo.io/event-day-toolkit?hsLang=en#butler) # ➕How to Add Bids in ClickBid Butler ### ➕ How to Add Bids for Bidders in ClickBid Need to manually place bids for donors during your event? Whether it’s a silent auction, donation, raffle, or live item, the **Butler** tool in ClickBid makes it easy to add bids on behalf of your guests in just a few clicks. --- ### ⚙️ Accessing the Butler Tool 1. Go to **Software Settings**. 2. Click **Auction Settings**. 3. Under **Butler Settings**, click the **Butler Link**. - This is the same link you can share with volunteers for check-in and bidding help during the event. **ℹ️Info:** The Butler is your on-the-ground tool for managing bids, donations, and guest checkouts quickly. --- ### 💰 Adding a Donation Bid 1. In the **Add a Bid/Multi-Sale** field, enter the **bidder name or number**, then select them from the dropdown. 2. If credit cards are required, you may see a warning that the **bidder doesn’t have a card on file**. ![](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-49-45-7457-PM.png?width=469&height=199&name=image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-49-45-7457-PM.png) **⚠️ Warning:** This won’t block the bid but may delay checkout.      3. Enter the **donation name or item number** and select it.      4. A new field will appear, enter the **donation amount** the bidder wants to give. --- ### 🕵️‍♂️ Adding a Silent Auction Bid 1. In the **Add a Bid/Multi-Sale** field, enter the **bidder name or number**, then select them. 2. Search for the **silent auction item** and select it. 3. In the **Choose an Amount** dropdown, select the amount the bidder wants to bid. 4. If prompted, you can choose **Set as Max Bid**. - This allows the system to auto-bid for the bidder up to their maximum. ![](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-50-58-1246-PM.png?width=269&height=316&name=image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-50-58-1246-PM.png) ![](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-52-08-0285-PM.png?width=376&height=169&name=image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-52-08-0285-PM.png) **💡Tip:** Max Bids are a great way to keep your guests competitive without requiring them to monitor every outbid message. --- ### 🎟️ Adding a Raffle Bid 1. In the **Add a Bid/Multi-Sale** field, enter the **bidder name or number** and select them. 2. Enter the **raffle item name or number**, then select it. 3. A field will appear showing available ticket quantities, select how many tickets they want. ![](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-57-59-7496-PM.png?width=273&height=308&name=image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-57-59-7496-PM.png)      4. Click **Place Bid** to finalize the purchase. **ℹ️Info:** You’ll see unlimited purchase options unless the item was set up with two fixed price points. --- ### 🎯 Adding a Live Item Bid 1. In the **Add a Bid/Multi-Sale** field, enter the **bidder name or number**, then select them. 2. Type in the **live item name or number**, then select it. 3. Enter the **winning bid amount**. ![](https://support.cbo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-58-52-3660-PM.png?width=285&height=251&name=image-png-Jun-19-2025-08-58-52-3660-PM.png)      4. Click **Add Bid**.      5. Click **Place Bid** to confirm. **ℹ️Info:** Selling a live item multiple times? No problem, **ClickBid allows one live item to be sold multiple times** to different bidders. 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