How are winners chosen?

At random, with every entry given the same chance. Entries close before the draw, and anyone already drawn is left out, so nobody wins twice.

Does the live page show phone numbers?

No. It shows each winner's first name, the last 4 digits of their phone number, or just that a winner has been selected, whichever you choose.

What if a winner can't be texted?

They're listed as not texted, so you can reach them another way.

Draw giveaway winners on screen

Draw and text the winners

Put the giveaway's live page on screen, click Draw winners, and winners appear as they're picked. Draw a replacement if someone isn't there, and text the winners if you like.

Every giveaway has a live page for the screen in the room. Draw winners from the giveaway's page and they appear on the live page as they're picked.

Put the live page on screen

Open the giveaway under Audience Tools, then Giveaways, and open its live page. Drag that window to the projector and use your browser's full-screen mode.

The live page shows the giveaway name, the prize, the number of entries, and a countdown if entries close at a set time. With Show how to enter on, it shows "Text KEYWORD to NUMBER" and up to two QR codes. Choose which flows it promotes under Flows to promote.

Choose what the screen shows about winners

Under Winners, set On the live page, show each winner's to First name (the default), Last 4 digits of their phone number, or "A winner has been selected". Full names, phone numbers, and emails only show in your account.

Draw

On the giveaway's page, click Draw winners.
Confirm. Entries close first, so nobody joins after the draw.
Winners appear on the live page right away.

To close entries before drawing, click Close entries and choose Close now or Close after a countdown. Reopen entries takes entries again.

Draw a replacement

If a winner isn't there, click Draw a replacement next to them and optionally add a Reason, such as "Not present". The original stays on record, struck through, and the new winner takes their place.

Text the winners

Turn on Text the winners and edit the Winner text. The default is:

Congratulations Maria! You won the Spring Summit giveaway. Find our team to claim your prize.

Then click Text the winners on the giveaway's page and Send. Each winner is texted once. Anyone who can't be texted is listed as Not texted, so you can reach them another way.

Frequently asked questions

How are winners chosen?: At random, with every entry given the same chance. Entries close before the draw, and anyone already drawn is left out, so nobody wins twice.
Does the live page show phone numbers?: No. It shows each winner's first name, the last 4 digits of their phone number, or just that a winner has been selected, whichever you choose.
What if a winner can't be texted?: They're listed as not texted, so you can reach them another way.