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Online Secret Santa

Secret Santa app – simply share via WhatsApp

Choose budget, set exclusions, optionally activate wish lists.

  • Registration for admin only
  • For group members without an account & without email: Join directly via link.
  • Mobile optimized: works on iOS & Android in the browser.
  • Exclusions & wish lists: fair & flexible for teams/couples.
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At a glance

What awaits you on this page

  1. 1Get started in 3 steps
  2. 2WhatsApp invitation (to copy)
  3. 3For friends & family
  4. 4For offices/teams
  5. 5For White Elephant rounds
  6. 6White Elephant without downloading an app

Practical Guide

Get started in 3 steps

Choose budget, set exclusions, optionally activate wish lists.

Share personal invitation links in WhatsApp/Signal/Telegram – members do not need to register.

WhatsApp invitation (to copy)

Copy the text and adjust the date, location, budget and link:

🎁 We do Secret Santa with Wichtlify!
Budget: [amount]. Handover on [date] at [time] in [location].
Join by [join deadline] - draw is automatic (with exclusions):
👉 [group link]
Optional: Enter wish list. Have fun! 🎄

For friends & family

Participants can see the person they have drawn directly via the private link. If you use email, we will also send a notification - both are possible.

Simply share a link, activate your wish lists and draw a fair draw.

For offices/teams

Exclusions for couples/teams, clear deadlines. More under Office Secret Santa.

If your group wants a White Elephant exchange, explain the gift rules and swapping format clearly in the invitation.

Practical tips for private groups, teams and community rounds

If your group is planning a White Elephant exchange, you can still use the browser flow for setup, invitations, and private links. The group then handles the swapping rules during the event itself.

No. Wichtlify runs in the browser – optimized for mobile use. Invitations work via link.

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.

Discover Wichtlify Pro View Smart Draw

In-depth planning, draw and process with thematically appropriate hub and detail pages.

FAQ

Do we have to install an app?

No. Wichtlify works in the browser, so the organizer and participants can use it without installing anything first.

Can we only use WhatsApp?

Yes. Private links can be shared directly via WhatsApp. The only important thing is not to forward the links in public groups.

What about data protection?

Keep data collection limited to what is necessary and only share private links directly with data subjects. This keeps the organization data-efficient and controllable.

Why Wichtlify instead of downloading an app?

Because the group can start faster: one person sets things up, everyone else joins through private links, and the process stays easy to explain.

Ready for the next step?

Start directly on your preferred platform and lead the group to the result without any detours.

Download in the App Store Download on Google Play Start in the browser