Online Auction System using PHP and MySQL
The Online Auction System is a web-based platform developed to streamline the process of conducting auctions digitally, making it more efficient, transparent, and accessible. Traditionally, auctions were conducted manually, requiring physical presence and paperwork, which often led to delays, mismanagement, and limited participation. The proposed system overcomes these challenges by providing a secure and user-friendly online environment where sellers can list products for bidding, and buyers can participate in auctions in real time from anywhere.
This system has been developed using PHP for backend programming and MySQL as the database management system, ensuring a robust, dynamic, and scalable solution. The system supports two main user roles — Administrator and Registered User. Administrators can manage auctions, bids, and user accounts, while registered users can create auctions, place bids, and view their bidding history and results.
🔧 Technical Specifications
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap |
|---|---|
| Backend | PHP |
| Database | MySQL |
| IDE | VS Code / Sublime Text |
| Software Required | XAMPP / Wamp / Mamp/ Lamp (anyone) |
✅ Key Features
The Online Auction System is divided into several modules to maintain a modular and organised architecture. Each module performs a specific function that contributes to the overall efficiency and reliability of the system.
User Module:
- User Registration and Login: Allows users to securely register and log in using credentials stored with encrypted passwords.
- Auction Creation: Enables sellers to list items for auction with details such as title, description, base price, and time duration.
- Bidding System: Allows users to place bids in real time, ensuring that bids follow the minimum increment rule.
- Bid History and Results: Displays previous bids, auction outcomes, and the winning bidder’s details.
Admin Module:
- User Management: Admins can view and manage all registered users.
- Auction Management: Admins can add, edit, or remove auctions and monitor their status (Upcoming, Live, or Closed).
- Result Management: Admins can close auctions manually and view winner details.
- Dashboard: Provides statistical insights such as total auctions, users, and bids for better monitoring.
The Online Auction System is designed with scalability and security in mind, using server-side validation, session management, and encrypted data storage to ensure the integrity of user information and the reliability of auction processes. This project demonstrates the application of web technologies to transform traditional business models into modern, automated, and globally accessible platforms.
📂What’s Included in the Package
- Complete Source Code
- MySQL Database File (.sql)
- Project Report (DOC/PDF)
- PPT Presentation
- Installation Guide
Online Auction System Project: Some of the Project Screens
Home Page
Create Auction Page
Bidding Details Page
Admin Dashboard
Listed Auctions
Auction Result
How to run the Online Auction System Project
1. Download the project zip file
2. Extract the file and copy online_auction_php folder
3. Paste inside the directory, for XAMPP C:\xampp\htdocs
4. Open PHPMyAdmin (http://localhost/phpmyadmin)
5. Create a database with the name auction_db
6. Import auction_db.sql file(given inside the zip package in SQL file folder)
7. Run the script http://localhost/online_auction_php
**********User Credential**********
Username: johndoe123@gmail.com
Password: Test@123
Or Register a new User.
**********Admin Credential**********
Username: admin@gmail.com
Password: Test@123
