📖 GiftListNow Master Guide

How to Use GiftListNow

Master every feature: universal wishlists, instant link auto-fill, Secret Santa partner exclusions, White Elephant turn orders, and 100% anti-spoiler gift claiming.

🎁 Open My WishlistđŸ—“ïž Create New Event
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🎁Wishlists & Importing

Adding Items to Your Wishlist

Add any gift from any online store or manually type your ideas.

Core Feature▌
1

Click "+ Add Item" on Your Wishlist

Navigate to the "My Wishlists" tab on your Dashboard and tap the "+ Add Item" button.

2

Paste Any Retailer Product URL

Paste a link from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Etsy, Nike, Best Buy, or any other website. GiftListNow will automatically fill in the title, photo, and current price in seconds!

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Pro Tip: You can also type items manually without a link (e.g. "Warm fuzzy socks" or "Gift card for coffee").
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Select Recipient & Add Custom Notes

Choose who the item is for ("Myself" or another family member/child) and specify preferred sizes, colors, or options in the notes field.

4

Save to Your Wishlist

Tap "Save Item". Your item is now safely stored in your universal wishlist.

✹ Why GiftListNow Wishlists Are Better
  • Universal: Unlike Amazon or Target wishlists, you can combine items from ANY store into one clean list.
  • Private by Default: Your personal wishlist is 100% private to you until you explicitly choose to share items into an event or group.
  • Direct Retailer Links: Clicking on any item opens the exact merchant page with one tap.
🎅Secret Santa & Exclusions

Setting Partner & Family Exclusion Rules

Guarantee spouses, partners, or siblings never draw each other.

Smart Algorithm▌
1

Open "Members & Details" on Your Event

As an event Admin/Organizer, click "Members" on your Secret Santa event card.

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Click "Edit Exclusions" for Any Participant

Find the member (for example, "Sarah") and tap "Edit Exclusions".

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Check the Excluded People

Check the boxes next to whoever Sarah should NOT be allowed to draw (e.g., her spouse "David").

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Save Exclusions

Repeat for any other couples or siblings. Our algorithm guarantees zero conflicts during the name draw!

🐘White Elephant Arena

Rolling Turn Order Numbers (In-Person or Virtual)

Replace picking slips of paper out of a hat with digital random turn order.

Party Game▌
1

Gather Your Players

Make sure all players in your White Elephant game are in the event group.

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Click "đŸŽČ Roll Turn Numbers"

The Admin clicks "Roll Turn Numbers". The app randomly assigns unique turn numbers (#1 through #N) to every participant.

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View Your Turn Number

Everyone can see their assigned turn number displayed right next to their name in the group roster.

🛒Claiming & Anti-Spoilers

Claiming Gifts with Anti-Spoiler & Duplicate Prevention

Coordinate gifts with family and friends without ruining the surprise.

100% Anti-Spoiler▌
1

Browse Other Members' Wishlists

In your group, tap on any member's tab to view the gifts they have shared.

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Click "Claim / Buying This"

When you decide to purchase an item, tap the "Claim" button. The item is now marked as claimed.

3

Prevent Duplicate Purchases

All OTHER members in the group will clearly see the gift is already claimed, guaranteeing no one buys the exact same item.

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The Recipient NEVER Knows!

Anti-Spoiler Guarantee: The person receiving the gift will NEVER see that the item was claimed. From their dashboard, their list appears untouched until the gift is opened!

5

Unclaim if Needed

If you change your mind or can't find the item in stock, simply tap "Unclaim" so another member can step in.