# How to Donate an Item To an Auction

> Source: https://service.handbid.com/how-to-donate-an-item-to-an-auction

First, you must have 'Allow bidders to donate items' enabled.

This setting is found in [Auction Settings](/how-to-create-an-auction-update-auction-settings/) > **BIDDERS** tab.

![bidders tab](https://ucarecdn.com/315ea13b-e1ee-4b24-9f8a-03cdcf6410fb/)

The donor of the item must register as a bidder for the event in order to donate an item. On the event site, the box below will populate on the **OVERVIEW** landing page, below the Event Details.

![donate an item](https://ucarecdn.com/2b736652-a1d3-4d70-baa5-d08d90f5e4f4/)  
Click **DONATE ITEM** to complete the donation form. All fields are required!

PART 1: Donor Information. Here, you can provide who is donating the item, a business name (if applicable), a first and last name, and contact information.

![item donor info 1](https://ucarecdn.com/a411c5d7-8937-4c3d-af26-2805cf976044/)  
PART 2: Item Details. List the item name, item description, pictures, terms and restrictions (if applicable), and the FMV (fair market value). The more information in this field you can provide the more likely the auction manager will accept this item into their auction. 

![item donor info 2](https://ucarecdn.com/00d69b22-603d-4a4f-b9be-16f1916959c0/)  
PART 3: Delivery Instructions. This is where you will let the auction manager know how they will receive the item. 

![item donor info 3](https://ucarecdn.com/37272b7d-9f4d-4f7f-988f-bc515fa8afcf/)

Once complete, click **SUBMIT** to send the item donation details to the auction manager.