Raid train guides
Everything you need to ride or organize a Whatnot raid train, written by sellers. Trains are organized on our partner Raid Train Express, and Backstage runs your part of the train during your show. Questions about a specific train? Message its organizer on Whatnot. For how Raid Train Express itself works, see the Raid Train Express help center.
What is a raid train on Whatnot?
The plain-English explainer: what a raid train is, how it works, and why sellers run them.
How to run a raid train on Whatnot
For organizers: build the lineup on Raid Train Express, recruit riders, set the order, and keep the train on time.
How to join a raid train on Whatnot
For riders: find a train, sign up for a slot, and let Backstage count you down to your turn.
Using Backstage with Raid Train Express
For sellers riding a Raid Train Express train: Backstage finds your slot, counts you down, has the raid message ready, and catches every raider and first-time buyer.
Using Sidekick with Raid Train Express
For mods, hosts and riders: follow the whole train free, with who's live, who's next, a countdown to every handoff and one-tap handoff lines.
Raid train etiquette: the unwritten rules
Nine unwritten rules that keep trains running and get you invited back.
How to find Whatnot raid trains to join
Where raid trains are posted, how to pick one in your category, and how to never miss the start.