How to Set the Auction Status

Set the Auction Status and Edit Message

1. Click on the Status field and select the status. A relevant message will appear on the bidder's screen (in the room and online). See below the list of the messages.

2. For Starting soon and Paused - back shortly statuses, you can add a custom message. After selecting the status, edit the message and click on Update Paused Message.

Status messages list

Status	Message
Closed - not started	A sale is pending
Mail auction open	A sale is pending
Starting soon	The auction will start shortly + 5 minutes break / 5 Minute Pause (editable)
Live auction open	(display item)
Paused - back shortly	Auction is paused. We will be back shortly + 5 minutes break / 5 Minute Pause (editable)
Closed - auction ended	The auction has ended. Thank you for participating.