Docs/Features/Giveaways
Engagement

Giveaways

Run engaging giveaways with customizable requirements, entry methods, and fair winner selection.

Key Features

Entry Requirements

Require roles, level, or NFT/token holdings to enter

Fair Selection

Cryptographically secure random winner selection

Multiple Winners

Select one or many winners per giveaway

Timed Duration

Automatic ending with countdown display

Bonus Entries

Give extra entries to specific roles

Twitter Integration

Require following, retweets, or likes

Creating a Giveaway

1

Navigate to Giveaways

Open the dashboard, select your server, and click "Giveaways" in the sidebar.

2

Configure Basic Settings

  • Prize: What you're giving away
  • Winner Count: How many winners to select
  • Duration: How long the giveaway runs
  • Channel: Where to post the giveaway
3

Set Entry Requirements (Optional)

Optionally restrict who can enter:

  • • Required roles
  • • Minimum level
  • • NFT holder status
  • • Token holder status
  • • Account age
4

Configure Bonus Entries (Optional)

Give certain members better odds:

Example Setup

  • @Booster role → 2x entries
  • @NFT Holder role → 3x entries
  • @OG role → 5x entries
5

Launch

Click "Create Giveaway" to post it to your selected channel. Members can enter by clicking the button.

Entry Methods

Button Entry

Members click a button on the giveaway message to enter. Simple and user-friendly.

Reaction Entry

Members react with a specific emoji to enter. Classic Discord giveaway style.

Winner Selection

Cryptographically Secure

WardX uses cryptographically secure random number generation to select winners. This ensures fair, unpredictable results that cannot be manipulated.

Managing Giveaways

End Early

End a giveaway before its scheduled time and immediately draw winners.

Reroll Winners

If a winner doesn't claim their prize or is ineligible, reroll to select a new winner.

View Entries

See all participants and their entry counts in the dashboard.

Cancel

Cancel a giveaway without selecting winners.

Best Practices

Clear Prize Description

Clearly describe what winners will receive to set expectations.

Reasonable Duration

24-72 hours gives enough time for members to see and enter.

Announce Winners

WardX automatically announces winners, but consider a follow-up post with claim instructions.

Regional Laws

Giveaway laws vary by region. Ensure your giveaways comply with local regulations. WardX provides the tools, but you're responsible for legal compliance.