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Adding the Auction Block

Use the Auction app block to show bidding on your product page.

Before You Start

Make sure:

  • You have created at least one auction

  • You know which Shopify product template you want to use for auction items

In Auction Plus, open Features > Auctions. The guided setup walks you through:

  1. Creating an auction

  2. Activating auctions on your theme

  3. Creating a collection for live auctions

  4. Previewing the storefront

  5. Adding the Auction app block

Add the Block

There are two ways to add the Auction app block to your product pages:

  • Use the guided setup flow (recommended)

    • Once the auction setup is complete, the Features page will show a checklist of available guides, including adding the Auction block to your product template

  • Manually via the Shopify theme editor

    • Open the Shopify theme editor and add the Auction block to your chosen product template

Product Templates

Auction Plus lets you use a dedicated product template for auction listings. This is the best option if you want auction items to look different from standard products.

If you do not already have a template for auctions:

  1. Create a new product template in Shopify's theme editor

  2. Add the Auction app block to that template.

  3. Set that template as the default auction template from Settings > Auctions > Product Template

Existing auction listings will not be affected by changing the default auction template. You can update the product template for a product by navigating to the Products section in the Shopify admin. The option will appear under the "Theme template" card.

If Your Theme Does Not Support Product App Blocks

Auction Plus will attempt to display auctions automatically, but some themes need manual adjustments for best results.

If the setup flow warns that your theme does not support product app blocks, contact support@auctionplusapp.com or use the in-app chat for help.

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