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General
- What is My Wishlist?
On My Wishlist you can create an online wishlist. Easy and free.
Organizing a Secret Santa is also possible.
- Is My Wishlist free?
- Yes, you can use My Wishlist completely free of charge.
- How do I create a wishlist?
- After registering, your wishlist is created immediately. You can then start adding items.
- Does My Wishlist have an app?
My Wishlist is a "web app", which you can add to your home screen:
Apple: in Safari, tap the share icon and select "Add to Home Screen".
Android: in Chrome, open the menu and select "Add to Home Screen".
Items
- How do I add an item to my wishlist?
- Click the "New item" button next to your wishlist.
- Copy-paste the item's URL.
- Provide the item's other details.
- Click "Save".
Alternatively, you can use our Gift Ideas to browse millions of products and add them to your wishlist in one click.
To add items faster, you can install our browser extension.
- Do I need to provide a URL?
No, providing a URL is completely optional. However, if an item can be found in a webshop, we recommend adding its web address. This has a few advantages:
- My Wishlist can analyze the item and prefill the title, image, and so on for you.
- Your family & friends can easily view and purchase the item via the link.
- Which webshops are supported?
My Wishlist supports all webshops from all countries! 🎉
(In the unlikely event that you have trouble adding items, please let us know so that we can fix it.)
- What are suggestions?
When adding a new wishlist item without a URL, we'll try to suggest some products from our Gift Ideas.
You can use these suggestions to quickly add an item to your wishlist.
You can also skip the suggestions and provide all item details yourself.
- Can I change the order of my wishlist items?
- New items are placed at the top of your wishlist. You can reorder them by dragging them to another position. On touch screens, you'll need to "long press" an item before you can start dragging it.
- How do I edit an item?
- On your wishlist, click the item you want to edit. Then click the button with the pen icon. Change the item details (e.g. title, image, price) and click "Save".
- How do I delete an item?
- On your wishlist, click the item you want to delete. Then click the button with the trash icon. The item will be moved to your trash. After 30 days, it will be deleted permanently.
- How do I add items with the browser extension / bookmarklet?
- With the browser extension / bookmarklet you can add items from webshops to your wishlist quickly and easily. When you're viewing an item in a webshop, just click the extension/bookmarklet. My Wishlist will then analyze the item so that you can add it to your wishlist right away. This works for all webshops!
Wishlist
- How do I send my wishlist?
- Click the "Send wishlist" button at the top of your wishlist. You can share it in several ways, such as email, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
- Can I change the link to my wishlist?
- You can't change the default link to your wishlist. But you can set your own custom short link, for example: wshl.st/YourName. You can do this under "Settings" > "Wishlists" > your wishlist.
- Can I put my wishlist on an invitation/letter/card?
You can create a short link for your wishlist. The short link starts with https://wshl.st, followed by the link you choose (for example, wshl.st/YourName).
The short link is easier to read and type than the regular link to your wishlist, so it's perfect for an invitation, letter, or card. You can create the short link under "Settings" > "Wishlists" > pick your wishlist.
Another option is to share your wishlist with a QR code. You can make a QR code in Google Chrome: how to do this
- Can I still edit my wishlist after I've sent it?
- Of course! You can always edit your wishlist.
- How do I change the name of my wishlist?
- Go to "Settings" > "Wishlists" and pick your wishlist.
- Can I make a second/third/... wishlist?
- Yes, you can make multiple wishlists in your account. Go to "Settings" > "Wishlists" and click "New wishlist" at the bottom of the screen.
- How can I organize my wishlist?
There are several ways to organize your wishlist:
- You can drag items to another position.
- You can divide your wishlist into categories, such as "Books" and "Toys". Handy if your wishlist has a lot of items on it. You can create categories under "Settings" > "Wishlists" > your wishlist > "Categories" (at the bottom of the screen).
- How do I delete my wishlist?
If you have more than one wishlist, you can delete a wishlist under "Settings" > "Wishlists". Pick the right wishlist and then click "Delete wishlist" at the bottom of the screen.
If you only have one wishlist, you can't delete it, because your account always needs to have a wishlist.
- Who can see my wishlist?
You decide who can see your wishlist. The default visibility for a wishlist is "Friends". That means these people can see your wishlist:
- You
- The people you send your wishlist to
- Your friends on My Wishlist
- How do others see my wishlist?
Others see it almost the same way you do, but with a few important differences:
- You, the owner of the wishlist, can add, edit, and delete items. Others can't do that.
- Others can reserve items and see which gifts are already reserved. You can't see that.
- How do I change the visibility of my wishlist?
Under "Settings" > "Wishlists", pick your wishlist to set who can see it. You can choose from these options:
Only you
Who can see your wishlist:
You
(Use this setting if you want to keep your wishlist completely private.)Invitees
Who can see your wishlist:
You
People you send your wishlist to
Friends
Who can see your wishlist:
You
People you send your wishlist to
Your friends on My Wishlist
(This is the recommended setting for most wishlists.)Public
Who can see your wishlist:
You
People you send your wishlist to
Your friends on My Wishlist
Search engines
- Can I add a second admin?
Yes, you can add a second admin to your wishlist. The second admin can also add, edit, and delete items. This is handy for parents who want to manage a wishlist for their child together, for example.
You can add a co-admin under "Settings" > "Wishlists". Pick the right wishlist and click "Admins" at the bottom of the screen. Enter the email address of the new co-admin. They need to already have an account on My Wishlist.
Reserving
- What is reserving?
- Anyone who can see your wishlist can reserve (check off) an item. By reserving an item, that person indicates that they'll be giving that gift. This way, no one buys the same thing and you won't end up with duplicate gifts.
- Who can reserve an item?
- If somebody can view your wishlist, they can also reserve an item.
- How do I reserve an item?
- On someone's wishlist, go to the item you want to reserve and click the "Reserve" button.
- Enter your email address. (If you're already logged in, this step is skipped.)
- Your gift is reserved!
You'll then receive a handy confirmation email.
You can always undo the reservation later. Via the confirmation email, on the wishlist itself, or from your reservations overview.
- Who can see which gifts have been reserved?
- Everybody who can view your wishlist can see which gifts have already been reserved.
- Can I see if a gift has been reserved?
No. You, the logged-in wishlist owner, cannot see which gifts have been reserved. We wouldn't want to spoil the surprise!
However, if you really don't like surprises, you can enable "Spoiler mode" under "Settings" > "Wishlists" > pick your wishlist > "Advanced settings". With spoiler mode enabled, you will see which gifts have already been reserved on your own wishlist. Surprise = spoiled! 🙁
- Can I prevent an item from being reserved?
- Yes. When editing an item, you can mark it as "unreservable". This is a useful feature for items that you can never get too many of (such as ❤️ or 💰).
- Can an item be un-reserved?
- Yes. The reserver receives a confirmation email after reserving a wishlist item. That email contains a link to undo the reservation. The reserver can also undo it directly on the wishlist itself, or from their reservations overview.
Shipping address
- Can people send gifts to my address?
- My Wishlist lets you add your address, so people can have their gift delivered to you directly. To enable this, add your shipping address under "Settings". Your address will then be shared automatically with the people who reserve an item on your wishlist.
- Where can I add my address?
- You can add your shipping address under "Settings" > "Shipping address".
- Who can see my address?
- If you've enabled sharing your address, everybody who reserves an item on your wishlist can see it. The shipping address is shown in the confirmation email that people receive after reserving an item.
- Can I hide my real/home address?
- If you want to share a shipping address but keep your real/home address private, you could use a package forwarding service or a PO box. You can then share that anonymous address instead of your real/home address.
Friends
- What are friends on My Wishlist?
- Friends are people you know who also have an account on My Wishlist. Friends automatically have access to each other's wishlists via the Friends page. An easy way to keep up with each other's wishes!
- Where do I find my friends' wishlists?
- On the Friends page you can find an overview of your friends who also have a wishlist on My Wishlist. It also shows your friends' recent activity, such as newly added items.
- How do I add a friend?
You can add a friend yourself in one of the following ways:
- When visiting their wishlist, click the "Add to friends" link at the top of the screen.
- Or, on your Friends page, click the button with the plus icon. There you can add a friend by providing their email address. They should already have an account on My Wishlist.
You also become friends automatically when you reserve an item on someone's wishlist. And when you take part in a Secret Santa, all participants become friends with each other.
- Why isn't my friend listed on my Friends page?
If you've added a friend but they don't appear on your Friends page, it's because their wishlist isn't visible to you:
- Your friend hasn't created a wishlist yet.
- Your friend has set its visibility to "Invitees" or "Only you".
- One of you has blocked the other under "Settings" > "Blocked friends".
Once their wishlist becomes visible to you, your friend will appear on your Friends page automatically.
- How do I delete a friend?
- Under "Settings" > "Blocked friends" you can block someone. Once blocked, that person won't show up on your Friends page, and vice versa.
Secret Santa: for the organizer
- How do I organize a Secret Santa?
In three simple steps:
- Enter the names of all participants.
- Set up any exclusions (optional).
- Send the Secret Santa to all participants.
- Can I set up exclusions?
Yes. By setting up exclusions, you can prevent a participant from drawing a specific name. This is useful if, for example, partners shouldn't be able to draw each other.
You can create one-way and two-way (mutual) exclusions. Here are some examples:
- Alice cannot draw Bob. (One-way exclusion.)
- Bob cannot draw Charlie and vice versa. (Two-way exclusion.)
Setting up exclusions is completely optional.
- How can I draw different names than last year?
Would you like to prevent participants from drawing the same name as last year? You can!
If you organized a Secret Santa on My Wishlist last year, log in first. When you start creating your Secret Santa, you'll be asked whether you want to use the same participants as last year. Choose "Yes" and each participant will automatically draw a different name.
If this is your first time organizing a Secret Santa on My Wishlist, you can set up the exclusions yourself under "Exclusions".
- Can participants see the exclusions?
- No, participants cannot see the exclusions you set up.
- Could I draw my own name? / Could a name be drawn twice? / Could a participant be left out?
- No. You cannot draw your own name. A name cannot be drawn twice. Nobody will be left out. (It would be a pretty terrible Secret Santa Generator otherwise...)
- Can I add/remove participants afterwards?
- Sorry, it's not possible to add or remove participants afterwards. The names have already been drawn. You could consider creating a new Secret Santa.
- How do I monitor which participants have (not) viewed their drawn name?
- When viewing your drawn name, scroll to the bottom and click "View all participants". The list shows all participants, whether they've viewed their drawn name and whether they've created a wishlist. The list is visible to all participants.
- Can I view the full list of who's drawn who?
No, each participant can only view their own drawn name. It's meant to be a Secret Santa after all ;)
When the date of the Secret Santa has passed, the organizer can see an overview of all drawn names under "Settings" > "Secret Santas" > "Edit" > "View all drawn names".
- How do I delete a Secret Santa?
The organizer can delete a Secret Santa under "Settings" > "Secret Santas" > gear icon > "Edit". At the bottom of that screen, you can delete the Secret Santa.
Participants are not notified.
- How do I send the drawn names?
The organizer of the Secret Santa sends the drawn names to all participants. This can be done in a variety of ways, including email and WhatsApp.
Each participant opens the link they receive and views their drawn name.
- Do participants need an email address?
- Yes, every participant needs an email address. All participants receive their drawn name by email.
- What if a participant does not have an email address?
We recommend creating an email address. You can create one for free at Gmail or Outlook, for example.
Alternatively, you could reuse another email address with "plus addressing". For example, Donald Duck could reuse his own email address for Huey: donald.duck+huey@gmail.com. Emails for Huey will arrive in Donald's inbox. (Please check with your email provider whether plus addressing is available.)
- How do I resend a drawn name?
The organizer can resend drawn names. Go to your Secret Santas overview, click the gear icon on the right, and select "Send".
You can resend a drawn name by email, WhatsApp, etc.
Once all participants have viewed their drawn name, you can no longer resend them.
Secret Santa: for participants
- Can participants create a wishlist?
Yes! When viewing their drawn name, participants can also create a wishlist.
Their Secret Santa (the participant who drew them) will then see their wishlist automatically.
Creating a wishlist is completely optional.
- I've created a wishlist. How do I send it to my Secret Santa?
- There's no need to send your wishlist — your Secret Santa can already see it, as long as its visibility is set to "Friends" (the default) or "Public".
- Can I ask an anonymous question to the person I drew?
Yes, you can ask an anonymous question to the person you drew. Handy if you want to know more about what's on their wishlist!
When viewing your drawn name, click "Ask a question to your drawn name".
If the Secret Santa date has passed, asking an anonymous question is no longer possible.
- Will I remain anonymous when I send a message?
- Yes, you will. You are the Secret Santa, so your name will not be revealed to the person you drew. Just be careful not to accidentally reveal your identity yourself!
- What happens after I ask a question?
- The person you drew will receive an email notification. The email contains a link they can use to read and answer your question.
- What happens after I receive an answer?
- Once they've answered your question, you'll receive an email notification. It contains a link you can use to read the answer.
Other
- How do I delete my account?
- You can delete your account yourself under "Settings" > "Account" by clicking the "Delete account" link at the bottom of the page.
- Is My Wishlist available in other languages?
My Wishlist has two sister sites:
- Who created My Wishlist?
- My Wishlist was created by Optatum, and first launched in 2012.
- How do you make money?
Some wishlist items contain an affiliate link to a webshop. When an item is bought through such a link, we receive a small fee (commission) from the shop in question. No worries: this does not change the price for the buyer.
As an Amazon Associate, My Wishlist earns from qualifying purchases.