How to schedule a show

You can schedule live shows from the app or the whatnot.com. This article covers how to schedule, edit and cancel a show.

Scheduling shows in advance gives you time to prepare your listings and promote your show. If plans change, you can always reschedule a show. 

On this page: 

• Schedule a show on the app
  • Schedule a new show
  • Edit or cancel your show
  • Start your show and go live
• Schedule a show on whatnot.com
  • Schedule a new show
  • Edit or cancel your show
  • Start your show and go live

Schedule a show on the app

To schedule a new show: 

1. Open the Whatnot app

2. Tap Seller Hub at the bottom of the screen

3. Select Schedule a Show

4. Name your show and set a date and time 

5. (Optional) Add moderators by username 

6. (Optional) Tap Repeat to schedule your show Daily, Weekly, or Monthly (only on iOS)

7. (Optional) Add a thumbnail or preview video

   • Thumbnail in feed: 11:17 ratio

   • Inside the show: 9:16 ratio

   • Recommended size: 1080x1920

   • Thumbnail guide

   • If you don't set one, we'll use your profile photo

8. Select the right Category for your show to increase discoverability 

   • Shows only appear in the category you select

   • If you're selling a mix of products, choose the primary category

9. Choose your Primary Selling Format (Auction, Buy It Now, Surprise Sets)
10. (Optional) Add Tags to help your show get discovered
11. (Optional) Adjust Shipping Settings if you want to set specific settings for this show
12. Set your Content Settings (optional) and Primary Language 

    • Explicit content – Flag if your stream has strong language

    • Mute words – Hide flagged words from chat

    • Tip: Check Whatnot's Community Guidelines to make sure you're following the rules
13. Set your Show Discoverability 
    • Public – Discoverable by everyone

    • Private – Only discoverable through sharing, no notifications (good for test shows) 

To edit or cancel your show: 

1. From Seller Hub, open your scheduled show 
2. Tap More ⋯ icon
3. Select Edit Show or Cancel Show

To start your show and go live: 

1. From Seller Hub, open your scheduled show 

2. Tap Start Show

Schedule a show on whatnot.com 

To schedule a new show: 

1. Log in to whatnot.com

2. Click your account icon (top right)

3. From the Selling tab, open Seller Hub

4. Go to the Shows page

5. Click Schedule a Show

6. Name your show and set a date and time 

7. (Optional)  Repeat to schedule your show Daily, Weekly, or Monthly 

8. Select the right Category for your show to increase discoverability 

   • Shows only appear in the category you select

   • If you're selling a mix of products, choose the primary category

9. Choose your Primary Selling Format (Auction, Buy It Now, Surprise Sets)
10. (Optional) Add Tags to help your show get discovered
11. (Optional) Add moderators by username

12. (Optional) Add a thumbnail or preview video

    • Thumbnail in feed: 11:17 ratio

    • Inside the show: 9:16 ratio

    • Recommended size: 1080x1920

    • Thumbnail guide
    • If you don't set one, we'll use your profile photo
13. (Optional) Adjust Shipping Settings if you want to set specific settings for this show
14. Set your Content Settings and Primary Language 

    • Explicit content – Flag if your stream has strong language

    • Mute words – Hide flagged words from chat

    • Tip: Check Whatnot's Community Guidelines to make sure you're following the rules
15. Set your Show Discoverability 
    • Public – Discoverable by everyone 

    • Private – Only discoverable through sharing, no notifications (good for test shows) 

To edit or cancel your show: 

1. From Seller Hub, open the Shows page
2. Find your show
3. Click Edit Show or Cancel Show

To start your show and go live: 

1. From Seller Hub, open the Shows page
2. Find your show and click Open Show
3. Click Start Stream