> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://basedinc.gitbook.io/basedbid/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://basedinc.gitbook.io/basedbid/projects-how-to-guides/how-to-create-a-pool-lbp/making-your-pool-public.md).

# Making your Pool Public

If you enable the whitelist option when creating the pool, you can open it up to the public once those on the whitelist have bought or when you feel enough time has elapsed. Check out the guide below to learn how to open it to the public

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<summary>Step 1. Go to your pool</summary>

Find your pool here:

<p align="center"><a href="https://www.based.bid/" class="button primary">basedbid</a></p>

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<summary>Step 2. Owner's tab</summary>

* Once you have opened your pool, scroll down to this page
* Click on the owner tab highlighted below

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<summary>Step 3. Making it Public</summary>

* Untick the set whitelist box
* Here you can also edit the max allocation and whitelist members

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<summary>Step 4. Saving</summary>

* Once you are ready you can click save
* Confirm the transaction and then the pool is immediately open to the public

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{% hint style="warning" %}
You can currently only open it to the public instantly, so make sure you are ready before doing so
{% endhint %}