Online draw
Run a private draw online
Add the names and run the draw. Each person receives only their own result through a personal link.
- Run a secret person-to-person draw
- Avoid self-matches and saved exclusions
- Keep assignments out of chat
When private links help
What a secret draw means in Wichtlify
A secret draw means the full result is not published as one shared list. Wichtlify fits when people should be assigned to each other and every participant should only see their own assignment.
That keeps the result out of screenshots and chat explanations, while every participant still gets exactly the link meant for them.
Good Wichtlify fit
- Secret one-to-one draw
- Personal links
- Exclusions before drawing
- No public result list
How it works
Prepare the group before the secret draw
The organizer creates the group, adds the people who take part and saves exclusions before drawing. Wichtlify prevents self-matches and creates one private assignment per participant: person A secretly gets person B.
After the draw, each participant opens a personal link. If the core job is simply that each person secretly gets another person, randomly assign people covers that year-round use case. If you want the assignment logic in more detail, see how the draw works.
Wichtlify helps with
- Participant list
- Self-match prevention
- Exclusions
- Personal links
Open draws
Secret draw or normal online draw?
A normal online draw works well when the result can be public, for example a visible order, a winner or a list.
A secret draw is different: each person only sees their own assignment. If the group needs a task shuffle, a team split or a public order, a different tool is usually a better fit.
Visible draw cases
- Single public winner
- Visible turn order
- Task shuffle
- Team splitting
Easy sharing
Personal links take pressure out of sharing the result
Once the secret draw is ready, the organizer shares the right personal link with each person. That means no public list to post, no screenshot to explain and fewer follow-up questions about who drew whom.
If email collection is the main blocker, plan the round without collecting every email address before you invite everyone.
Before sharing
- Correct person receives the right link
- Links are not forwarded
- Rules are clear
- Questions go back to the organizer
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a secret draw?
In a secret draw, not everyone sees all results. Each participant receives only their own result through a personal link.
When is Wichtlify a good online draw tool?
Wichtlify is a good fit when each participant should privately receive one assignment and the group needs self-match prevention, exclusions or personal links.
When is a simple open randomizer better?
A simple open randomizer is usually better for one visible winner, a public order, task shuffles or team splitting where everyone may see the result.
Does Wichtlify show one shared result list?
No. Wichtlify is built for secret personal assignments. Each person opens their own link and sees only their own assignment.
Can I use exclusions in an online draw?
Yes. Exclusions must be saved before the draw and can only be used when a valid assignment is still possible.
Can participants join without an app?
Yes. The organizer manages the group in Wichtlify, and participants can open their personal link in the browser. App users can also sign in with Apple, Google or email.
What should be clear before drawing?
The participant list, exclusions, basic rules and the channel for sharing personal links should be clear before the organizer runs the draw.
Start a secret draw with personal links
Use Wichtlify when the assignment should stay personal and every participant should see only their own assignment.
Start secret draw