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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to leave my computer on overnight?

Yes. Because Waiver Sniper runs entirely locally for your security, your machine must be awake to execute the claims when waivers process. You must set your OS power settings to "Never Sleep" (or "Do not sleep when plugged in"). If your computer goes to sleep, the network connection drops, and Chrome background alarms cannot fire.

Will leaving my screen on cause OLED burn-in?

You do not need to keep your screen illuminated! The system just needs to stay awake. You can turn your screen brightness down to zero (completely black) or allow display sleep, so long as the PC itself doesn't hibernate. Windows users often use the free portable app Insomnia to block sleep without changing global settings.

Do I need to leave Chrome open?

Yes. The Chrome (or Edge) browser must remain open. It can be minimized, and you can have other tabs open, but you cannot exit or force-quit the browser.

What if I queue 3 players, but the first two are already taken?

Waiver Sniper follows standard platform waiver rules. It will try to execute all your moves in the order you queued them. If the first two players are already taken by someone else, those claims will fail as invalid. It will then successfully process the 3rd claim on your list.

If a queued claim fails, does it burn my waiver priority spot?

No. If a scheduled move is invalid (e.g., the player is already rostered), the platform simply rejects the request. It does not produce an actual transaction, so your top waiver priority remains completely intact.

What if waivers are delayed and haven't processed by my scheduled time?

If waivers haven't cleared by the time the extension fires, it will automatically retry the execution every 1 minute until the transaction successfully clears or permanently fails.

Why is the extension showing my league mate's roster on ESPN?

This was a known bug affecting league commissioners on ESPN. It is resolved in the latest version. Simply navigate to your specific team page on the ESPN website, or click the "Refresh Data" button in the extension popup to resync your correct roster.

Is my account safe? Do you store my password?

We absolutely do not collect, see, or store your passwords. Waiver Sniper operates entirely inside your local browser. It uses the active session cookies generated when you logged into Yahoo, Sleeper, or ESPN to authenticate the claim requests. Your data never leaves your machine.

Can I snipe for multiple leagues?

Yes. The extension dropdown allows you to seamlessly switch between all supported leagues tied to your active session. You can build separate queues for your Yahoo league, ESPN league, and Sleeper league simultaneously.