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# Trigger an Auction
Trigger an auction to earn a fee for protecting the lending pool from bad debt.
## 1. Connect your wallet
Connect your web3 wallet to access the Fluid dApp.
Connect your wallet
## 2. Go to "My Account"
Go to "My Account" for all available actions.
Go to "My Account"
## 3. Select defaulted loan(s)
Select defaulted loan(s) where the grace period has ended and click "Trigger Auction".
Select defaulted loan(s)
## 4. Confirm trigger auction
Final check before executing trigger auction.
Confirm trigger auction
## 5. Success! :confetti\_ball:
Once the NFT is purchased you will receive a 1% trigger bonus in your account.
