Getting started
Install and activate Canvas Auctions
Beginner guide · about 10 minutes · Site administrator.
At a glance
Audience: Site administrator. Difficulty: beginner. Time: about 10 minutes.
Prerequisites
- WordPress 6.4+
- PHP 8.1+
- WooCommerce 8.0+ installed
Steps
1. Install WooCommerce
Install and activate WooCommerce. Configure store currency, tax, shipping, and at least one payment gateway.
2. Install Canvas Auctions
Upload the canvas-auctions plugin ZIP or copy the canvas-auctions folder into wp-content/plugins/.
3. Activate the plugin
Activate Canvas Auctions. Confirm there is no conflicting auction-platform plugin active.
4. Run Setup
Go to Auctions → Setup and create the frontend pages.
5. Verify scheduler
Confirm Action Scheduler / WP-Cron is healthy under WooCommerce → Status → Scheduled Actions so auctions close and payment reminders run on time.