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# Auto-extend end time

### ℹ️ What is "Auto-extend end time" option?

**Auto-extend end time,** as known as **Popcorn bidding** feature helps prevent last-second bidding by automatically extending the auction when a new bid is placed near the end time.

When enabled:

If a bid is placed while the remaining auction time is less than the **Trigger when time remaining is less than** value, the auction end time will automatically be extended by the **Extend by** value.

This can happen multiple times during the auction.

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### 🛠️ Set up "Auto-extend end time" option

1. Open the app > click **Auctions** > create a new auction or open an existing auction
2. In **Additional** **options** session, turn on **Auto-extend end time**
3. After enabling the option, 2 settings will appear:

* **Extend by**\
  The amount of time added to the auction each time the auto-extend rule is triggered.
* **Trigger when time remaining is less than**\
  The remaining time threshold that activates the extension when a new bid is placed.

4\. Click **Save.** 

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### 💡 Example of how it works

#### Example

* Auction end time: **4:40 PM**
* Trigger when remaining time is less than: **5 minutes**
* Extend by: **2 minutes**

#### Scenario

At **4:36 PM**, the remaining auction time is only **4 minutes**.

A new bid is placed\
→ The auto-extend rule is triggered\
→ The auction time is extended by **2 more minutes**

So instead of ending in **4 minutes**, the auction will now end in **6 minutes** from the current moment.

If another bid is placed again while the remaining time is less than **5 minutes**, the auction will continue extending by **2 minutes** each time.

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### ✅ Benefits of Auto-extend End Time

* Prevents last-second bid sniping
* Gives all bidders a fair chance
* Encourages more competitive bidding
* Can help increase final auction prices

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