Online Secret Santa
Secret Santa – draw names online (Secret Santa) without registering for members
Admin registers, creates the group and records the participants. Wichtlify creates a private participant link for each person - you share this directly (e.g. via WhatsApp). Members do not need to register; They open their personal link, see their ticket there and can optionally maintain a wish list. The draw is fair, without self-draws and with exclusions (pairs/teams/siblings).
- Budget: often €10-15 (communicate in advance).
- Give respectfully: no sensitive content; Humor ok, but friendly.
- Exclusions: Define couples/teams/households.
- Wish lists: Avoid conflicts & increase hit rates.
- Privacy: Do not share private links publicly.
At a glance
What awaits you on this page
- 1How it works
- 2Invitation text (DE and EN)
- 3Rules & Tips
- 4Admin registers
- 5Create participants
- 6Share private links
Practical Guide
How it works
Admin registers, creates the group and records the participants. Wichtlify creates a private participant link for each person - you share this directly (e.g. via WhatsApp). Members do not need to register; They open their personal link, see their ticket there and can optionally maintain a wish list. The draw is fair, without self-draws and with exclusions (pairs/teams/siblings).
Create a group, set a budget/deadline, define rules.
Invitation text (DE and EN)
Bilingual template for direct copying:
EN 🇩🇪 🎄 We make Secret Santa with Wichtlify! Appointment: [date], [time], location: [location] · budget: [amount] Here is your private link - please only use it for you: 👉 [Private link] Optional: Enter wish list. Have fun! EN 🇬🇧 🎄 We’re doing Secret Santa with Wichtlify! Date: [Date], Time: [Time], Location: [Place] · Budget: [Amount] Here’s your private link (for you only): 👉 [Private link] Feel free to add a wish list. Have fun!
Rules & Tips
Automatic & transparent. The result can be viewed via the respective link.
“Secret Santa” is the international term for Secret Santa. Everyone secretly picks one person and gives them something small. With Wichtlify, the organization runs online - including exclusions and wish lists.
Admin registers
More details: Rules & templates · Gift ideas: Secret Santa gift ideas
Quick start, mobile use, wish lists optional.
Practical tips for private groups, teams and community rounds
Exclusions for teams/couples. See office Secret Santa.
Letter to parents & data protection. See Secret Santa School.
Concrete implementation with Wichtlify
Wichtlify combines content and implementation: You get ideas plus a technical process for fair, transparent draws.
From invitations to wish lists to the draw, all core elements come together in one process. Advanced features such as Smart Draw, Auto-Reminder and Insights are optionally available with Wichtlify Pro.
Wichtlify Pro
If you need more control: Wichtlify Pro
For larger or recurring rounds, Wichtlify Pro expands the standard process to include Smart Draw, emergency assistant, auto-reminder, admin broadcasts as well as 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
Do members need an account?
Usually not. In most groups only the organizer signs up, while everyone else opens their private link.
How do we avoid drawing partners or the same person?
Set exclusions before the draw so couples, households, or other unwanted pairings are blocked in advance.
Is there a public group link?
The private link is the central access for participants. It can be recreated and resent by the admin at any time.
What is Secret Santa?
Secret Santa means that each person is randomly assigned to another person and only gives them a gift. Wichtlify organizes this process digitally with clear rules.
Ready for the next step?
Start directly on your preferred platform and lead the group to the result without any detours.