> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.platformbid.com/platform-bid-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.platformbid.com/platform-bid-user-guide/auction-management/managing-lots.md).

# Managing Lots

We've put together a whole section on creating and managing lots for your auctions. We've broken it down in to a few parts so you can jump to the spot that interests you the most. 

There is plenty of background to help you understand the process and then we can more practical on some specifics.

Here are the sections we put together for you: 

1. **Types of lots** - understanding the different types of lots in the platform
2. **Lot attributes** - the information you can store on a lot and display to a user.
3. **Creating a single lot** - the fundamental basic part of an auction. A single lot to get you started.
4. **Bulk uploading lot** - when you get busy you will want to upload many lots at the same time using our Excel Spreadsheet
5. **Image upload** - you need to help the buyers see what they are buying.
6. **Publishing lots** - once you are ready to go, put the lots on the website for your buyers to see.
7. **Archiving** - at the end of the auction you can tidy up your website and hide all the sold lots from view.