> 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/overview.md).

# Overview

### Auction Management

1. **Setting Up an Auction**: As an administrator, you have the ability to create and customize new auctions. Define essential details such as the start and end times, location, and auction type during the setup phase.
2. **Uploading Multiple Auction Lots**: Save time with our Bulk Lot Upload feature which allows you to upload several auction lots simultaneously.
3. **Adding Images to Multiple Auction Lots**: Our Bulk Lot Image Upload function lets you add multiple images at once for different auction lots, making the process efficient and easy.
4. **Managing Auction Lots**: With our Lot Management tools, you can edit, delete, or reorder auction lots as needed.
5. **Controlling Auction Visibility**: Use the Draft/Published/Archive Mode to control your auction's visibility. Choose between draft mode for non-visible auctions, published mode for visible auctions, and archived mode for past auctions.
6. **Publishing Multiple Auction Lots**: With the Bulk Lot Publication feature, you can make multiple auction lots visible all at once.
7. **Changing End Date & Time for Multiple Lots**: Our Bulk Lot Change End Date & Time feature allows you to simultaneously modify the end date and time for multiple auction lots.
8. **Editing Multiple Auction Lots**: The Lot Bulk Edit functionality provides the ability to amend multiple auction lots at once, ensuring a seamless update process.
9. **Supporting Multiple Currencies**: Our platform supports auctions in various currencies, facilitating international auctions with ease.