# What if I only want people who are at the event to participate in the online auction?

> Source: https://support.associationsphere.com/what-if-i-only-want-people-who-are-at-the-event-to-participate-in-the-online-auction  |  Updated: 2024-04-08T19:45:42Z

1. You can hide the auction from the Donor Portal by toggling **Hide From Donor Portal** to **YES** on the Auction Settings tab.
2. The only way someone would know about the auction is if the auction page link or QR code is shared with them.

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