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How to Schedule Your Ballot to Go Live and Close Automatically
How to Schedule Your Ballot to Go Live and Close Automatically
Lauren Hurlock avatar
Written by Lauren Hurlock
Updated over 6 months ago

Setting your ballot to go live and close automatically can streamline your voting process and ensure everything runs on schedule. Follow these steps to configure the automatic scheduling for your ballot.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Access the Ballot

  • Login: Start from the initial login screen.

  • Select the Ballot: Choose the ballot you want to schedule from the list.

2. Navigate to Publish Settings

  • Go to Publish: On the left-hand side bar, scroll down and click on "Publish".

  • Access Schedule Options: Once in the publish settings, locate the scheduling options.

3. Set Scheduling Options

Schedule Start and End Times and Dates

  • Start Date: Adjust the start date to the exact date you want the ballot to go live.

  • Start Time: Choose the exact time you want your ballot to go live. You can be very specific about the date and time.

  • End Date: Set the end date for when you want the ballot to close.

  • End Time: Similarly, set the time you want the ballot to close. For example, you can schedule it to turn off at midnight.

  • Local Time Zone: Ensure the schedule is set to your local time zone for accurate timing. This gives you precise control over the ballot's schedule.

Please note: you must have a start date, start time, end date, and end time for the ballot scheduling to work.

4. Save and Publish

  • Save Changes: After configuring the schedule, scroll down and click "Save and Publish".

  • Automatic Launch: Once saved, the ballot will automatically go live and close according to the specified schedule.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily set your ballot to go live and close automatically, ensuring your voting process is efficiently managed and on schedule.

For further assistance, please reach out to us at support@cityspark.com.

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