Notifications
Stay informed about auction activity with Auktiva’s notification system.
Notification Types
New Item Added
When a new item is added to an auction you’re a member of. Shows the item name, a preview of the description, and the item’s image.
Outbid Notifications
When someone places a higher bid than yours.
Auction Ending Soon
When an auction you’re in is about to end.
Item Won
When an item you bid on ends and you won.
Item Lost
When an item you bid on ends and someone else won.
Accessing Notifications
Notification Bell
The bell icon in the top navigation shows:
- Red badge with unread count
- Click to open dropdown
- Recent notifications
Notification Dropdown
- Unread notifications are highlighted
- Click a notification to go to the item
- Click “Mark all as read” to clear
Real-Time Updates
Notifications update automatically:
- New notifications appear without refreshing
- Badge count updates in real-time
- Polling interval: every 30 seconds
You don’t need to refresh the page to see new notifications.
Email Notifications
In addition to in-app notifications, Auktiva can send you email notifications for important events.
Email Types
- Welcome Email - Sent when you create your account
- Auction Invites - When someone invites you to an auction
- New Items - When items are added to auctions you’re in
- Outbid Alerts - When someone outbids you
Managing Email Preferences
You can control email notifications in Settings → Email Notifications:
- Go to Settings
- Find “Email Notifications” section
- Toggle notifications on/off:
- New item notifications - Emails for new auction items
- Outbid notifications - Emails when you’re outbid
Disabling email notifications doesn’t affect in-app notifications. You’ll still see the bell icon updates.
Best Practices
- Check notifications regularly during active auctions
- Pay attention to outbid notifications
- Watch for auction ending reminders
- Enable email notifications for auctions you care about