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Getting Started
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Market Your Shows
FAQs

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Your guide to going live on Whatnot. Check out the stages of going live and learn about the ways we can support your shows.

Getting Started

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Preparing your account

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Pre-show Steps

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Showtime

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Post-show Steps

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Shipping Guide

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Going Live Checklist

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Resources to help you stay in the know on policies, best practices, and important guidelines on keeping Whatnot a trustworthy and safe place.

Community Guidelines & Policies

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Seller Policies →

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General Policies →

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Community Guidelines →

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Webinars & Blog Updates

Check out our educational resources! Join our official Whatnot account, @whatnotsellers, for topic-specific Q&As, interviews, webinars, and more. Check out the official Whatnot Blog to stay up-to-date on the platform and the community.

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Webinars

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@whatnotsellers Account →

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Whatnot Blog →

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Market Your Shows

Learn how to use the Whatnot brand when promoting yourself on Whatnot, use category specific social assets you can personalize and share on your socials, and find best practices for designing your thumbnails.

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Brand Guidelines →

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Social Media Templates

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Show Thumbnail Guidelines

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FAQs & Help

Explore our seller resources to get our best tips and guidance for going live and running your business. Our Help Site is home to how-to articles and FAQs. Our Platform Status site is your first stop for up-to-the-minute info on Whatnot server or platform updates. And our Seller Discord Server offers a social hub where you can connect and collaborate with other buyers and sellers.

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Help Site →

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Platform Status →

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Seller Discord →