# 🏆 Win Detection & Claiming Process

SweepFlow makes it easy to spot instant wins, but many high-value prizes are awarded later — and those don’t show up in the bot. This guide walks you through how to catch both instant and delayed wins, what to do next, and how to avoid losing a prize.

***

### 🔔 Two Types of Wins

Sweepstakes wins fall into two main types:  &#x20;

#### Instant Wins&#x20;

* You know immediately after entry
* Examples: Spin-to-win, scratchers, instant gift card drops
* Shown in SweepFlow’s Logs → Wins tab

#### Main Prize Wins (Delayed Wins)

* Selected after entry period ends (usually via random draw)
* You’ll be notified by email, not in the bot
* Can take days or even weeks after the entry date

> 🧠 Most high-value sweeps (e.g., PS5s, $1K cash, trips) are not instant wins — watch your email!

***

### 📧 How to Check for Delayed Wins

Since SweepFlow can’t detect draw-based prizes, here’s how to manually catch your wins:

#### 1. Monitor Your Inbox

* Log into the email tied to your sweep entries
* Search for terms like:
  * “Congratulations”
  * “You’ve been selected”
  * “Winner Notification”
  * “Claim your prize”
  * “You’re a potential winner”
* Many senders are third-party promo agencies — not the brand itself
* Check Spam, Promotions, and Social tabs if using Gmail

> 🔔 Set up email alerts or filters using Gmail rules so nothing slips throug

#### 2. Use AYCD Inbox Manager (optional)

* If managing hundreds of emails, AYCD can:
  * Log in to inboxes via IMAP
  * Monitor all emails in one dashboard
  * Export messages or auto-forward win notices

Great for bulk setups using catchalls or Outlooks.

***

### 🎁 What to Expect in a Win Email

Most prize emails will include:

* A “congratulations” subject line
* Details on the prize won
* Instructions to confirm identity
* A form or link to submit your claim
* A deadline (usually 48–72 hours)

Some may ask for:

* Full legal name
* Shipping address
* Government-issued ID
* Affidavit or signature confirming eligibility

🧾 Save and screenshot everything. If the email disappears or expires, having a record helps.

***

### 🔄 After You Win

Once you win — whether through logs or email:

1. Pause or retire that profile
2. Claim ASAP — some sweeps revoke prizes if you’re too slow
3. Create a new profile to continue entering the same sweep (if allowed)
4. Mark the win in your own tracker (Excel, Notion, etc.)

***

### 💡 Pro Tips

* Use a dedicated inbox for sweeps if possible
* Check emails daily, especially after a big drop or deadline
* Respond to prize emails with proper formatting and matching data
* Don’t ignore spam folder — many winners miss prizes because of it
* If you win something big (trip, TV, $1,000+), expect follow-up paperwork
