# Managing a Raffle

Raffle creators can manage active raffles through the /manage command.

## Accessing raffle management

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### From a group

* If the raffle is in a group, type `/manage` in that group.
* Raffl Bot will open a private chat and show a list of your active raffles.
* Select the raffle you want to manage.
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### From the private chat

* After selecting a raffle, you'll see management action buttons.
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## Management actions

Available actions:

* End raffle\
  Ends the raffle immediately and draws a winner, as long as any minimum raise requirement is met.
* Cancel raffle\
  Cancels the raffle completely and refunds all participants.
* Update raffle (NEW)\
  Allows changing two settings while a raffle is active:
  * Enable a minimum if there is none
  * Change the existing minimum amount
  * Add more time using preset buttons
  * Enter a custom Unix timestamp for a precise end time

## Update flow

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### Open Manage

Type `/manage` → select your raffle in the private chat.
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### Choose Update

Tap the "Update" action button.
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### Select setting to change

You can choose:

* Change minimum goal
* Change time
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### Enter new value

* Enter the new amount for the minimum goal, or
* Add more time using preset buttons or enter a custom Unix timestamp for a precise end time.
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### Confirmation

You will receive confirmation: "Raffle updated successfully"
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## Visual flow (interaction)

* /manage\
  ↓ Select raffle\
  ↓ Management actions: \[End raffle] \[Cancel] \[Update]\
  ↓ Update → \[Change minimum goal] \[Change time]\
  ↓ Enter new amount or time\
  ↓ Raffle updated successfully


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