The start time for a Webcast auction is initially set when you create the auction.
Before the Webcast Starts
Until the set start date and time is reached, you can set the auction to remain in Pre-Bidding mode. If this is enabled, the auction will behave like a Timed auction until the Webcast begins, allowing competitive bidding (including Max Bid or Commission Bid).
To get the webcast started, you may either:
Let the auction automatically enter Webcast phase at the scheduled start time,
orManually start the auction before the scheduled time.
⚠️ Please Note:
Once you start the auction manually, the start button will no longer be visible. You cannot start the auction again.
How to Start the Auction Manually
Log into the admin site
Go to Auctions & Items > View Auctions on the left-side menu
Locate your auction in the list
If it doesn’t appear, click Modify Filter to adjust your search settings
On the relevant auction, click on the Three-dotted button > Webcast
On the webcast screen, go to the Auction Controls & Stream Settings tab
Click the green Start Auction button
The auction will then move into Webcast phase, ready for the first item to be put into the ring
