# What Kind of Draw Methods are Supported & How to Select the Appropriate One

The draw method determines how the giveaway will open the winner list. Identifying a giveaway method suited to your event goals will enhance your project's promotion and development.

### What kind of draw methods are supported <a href="#what-kind-of-draw-methods-are-supported" id="what-kind-of-draw-methods-are-supported"></a>

**Giveaway** supports 3 ways of drawing prize: timed draw, goal-triggered draw, instant draw.

Each draw method has the option of setting the start time and end time, as well as allowing the creator to end the giveaway in advance.

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* **Timed Draw**: The winners will be drawn automatically at the end time.

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* **Goal-Triggered Draw**: Winners will be drawn immediately once the goal is achieved or the default end time is met.

**There are 6 goals to choose from:**

* Total participants reach a specific number
* Twitter followers hit a specific number
* Telegram group members reach a specific number
* Twitch followers hit a specific number
* TikTok followers hit a specific number
* YouTube channel followers hit a specific number

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* **Instant Draw**: Participants draw the reward themselves immediately after completing the tasks.

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