Getting started

Welcome to Tipo Product Auction!

Tipo Auction allows you to turn regular Shopify products into auctions. Customers can place bids directly on the product page, and when the auction ends, the winner can complete their purchase automatically.

You can run different auction types, customize how the auction appears on your store, and control how winners are handled. All from one dashboard.

🔑 Key Features

Create Auctions in Minutes: Launch auctions with custom rules, reserve prices, and buyout options.
Live Auction Widget:Display auctions directly on product and collection pages.
Real-Time Bidding: Live bids, automatic updates, and countdown timers.
Collection-Based Auctions: Apply auction settings to entire collections.
Bid Management: Monitor and manage bids from one dashboard.
Checkout Protection: Prevent customers from purchasing active auction products directly.
Archive Ended Auctions: Automatically hide completed auctions and restore normal purchasing.
Import & Export: Bulk upload or export auction data via CSV.
Charge Per Bid: Run high-engagement penny auction campaigns.
Email Notifications: Keep bidders and admins informed of auction activity.
Customizable Widget: Match the auction experience to your store's design.

🛠️ Steps for Quick Start

Step 1: Install Tipo Product Auction app

Install Tipo Auction from the Shopify App Store. Install here
Open the app from your Shopify admin

You’ll be taken to the Tipo Auction dashboard.

Step 2: Create a New Auction

Go to the app dashboard and click Create Auction.
Enter an auction name
Select the product(s) you want to auction
Set the auction start and end time
Configure basic auction rules:
- Starting price
- Bid increment
- Buyout price (optional)
- Reserve price (optional)