Real-Time Updates

Auktiva supports real-time updates, meaning you see changes instantly without refreshing the page. When someone places a bid, posts a comment, or sends you a notification, it appears immediately.

How It Works

When real-time is enabled by your administrator, Auktiva uses WebSocket connections to push updates directly to your browser. This provides:

• Instant bid updates - See new bids the moment they’re placed
• Live discussions - Comments appear in real-time as others post
• Immediate notifications - Get notified instantly when you’re outbid or receive messages

What Updates in Real-Time

On Item Pages

When viewing an item, you’ll see live updates for:

• New bids - The current bid amount and bid history update instantly
• Discussion comments - New comments and replies appear without refreshing
• Deleted comments - Removed comments disappear immediately

Notifications

Your notification bell updates in real-time:

• New notifications - Appear instantly in your notification list
• Unread count - The badge updates as new notifications arrive
• Outbid alerts - Get notified immediately when someone outbids you

Connection Status

You can check if real-time is working by looking at your browser’s developer console (F12). When connected, you’ll see messages like:

[Realtime:Client] Connected successfully!

Fallback Behavior

If real-time is not available (disabled by admin, connection issues, or unsupported browser), Auktiva automatically falls back to polling:

• The page will refresh data every few seconds
• You’ll still see updates, just with a slight delay
• No action needed on your part - it happens automatically

Privacy & Security

Real-time updates are secure:

• Private channels - Your personal notifications are only visible to you
• Auction membership - You only receive updates for auctions you’re a member of
• Encrypted connections - All data is transmitted securely (when TLS is enabled)

You cannot see other users’ private notifications or access auctions you’re not invited to.

Troubleshooting

Updates Not Appearing

1. Check your connection - Ensure you have a stable internet connection
2. Refresh the page - Sometimes a page refresh re-establishes the connection
3. Check browser console - Look for connection errors (F12 → Console tab)
4. Try a different browser - Some older browsers may not support WebSockets

Delayed Updates

If updates seem delayed:

• Real-time may be disabled - the system falls back to polling (every 2-30 seconds)
• Your network may have WebSocket restrictions (some corporate firewalls block them)
• Contact your administrator if the issue persists