Draw names online
Draw names online with private links and fair rules
Set up the group, add participants, apply exclusions, and share private links so everyone can join without mandatory signup.
- No self-pulling, no duplication
- Exclusions for couples/teams/households
- Optional wish lists & reminders
- No registration required for members – ready to go straight away
Recommended order
- 1Set the rules and exclusions
- 2Copy the invite text
- 3Add participants
- 4Share private links
- 5Run the draw fairly
- 6Check late changes carefully
Practical Guide
How to draw names online without paper slips
Set the budget or event details, add participants, and apply exclusions before the draw. That gives the group a clear setup from the start.
Wichtlify creates private links for each participant, prevents self-draws, and keeps the whole process easier to explain than paper slips.
Invitation text (for copying)
Use the template for WhatsApp, email or chat and only replace the date, location, budget and private link.
🎁 We draw names online with Wichtlify! Appointment: [date], [time], location: [location] · budget: [amount] Here is your private link - intended just for you: 👉 [Private link] Optional: Enter wish list. Have fun! 🎄
Add participants and share private links
Add the names once, then send each private link directly by WhatsApp, email, or chat.
Participants open their own link to see the result. No one needs to create an account first.
Run the draw without self-matches
Start the draw when the participant list and exclusions are final. Wichtlify prevents self-draws and respects saved exclusions.
Wish lists and reminders can be added if your group wants more structure, but they are optional.
Why online instead of paper slips?
Online draws are easier to update if the group changes, and private links keep each result separate.
That works for in-person exchanges, remote groups, or rounds where gifts are shipped later.
Which functions make the difference here?
The draw is based on a fair 1:1 logic without self-draws. Stored exclusions are actively taken into account in the calculation.
If participant lists change late, you can update the group in a controlled manner and only then start a new draw.
Wichtlify Pro
If you need more control: Wichtlify Pro
For larger or recurring rounds, Wichtlify Pro adds Smart Draw, emergency assistant, auto-reminder, admin broadcasts, insights and event status.
This allows you to reduce manual effort, react more quickly to changes and keep the group stable despite high dynamics.
FAQ
Can you draw yourself?
No. The draw excludes self-assignments, so nobody ends up with their own name.
Do participants need an account?
Usually not. In most groups one person organizes the round, and everyone else opens their private link directly in the browser.
Why online instead of paper?
Because private links keep each result separate, changes are easier to handle, and the draw works for both in-person and remote groups without paper slips.
Ready to draw names online?
Start in the browser, share private links, and run a fair draw without paper slips.