Who's in the draw?

One name per line. You need at least 3.

The draw happens on your device. Names never reach our server: each match lives after the # in its link, a part browsers don't send.

Anyone who shouldn't draw each other?

Couples or housemates. Tap two names to keep them apart.

A few details

All optional. Everyone sees these in their link.

Ready to draw

The draw happens on your device. Names never reach our server: each match lives after the # in its link, a part browsers don't send.

Send everyone their link

Each link opens one person's draw. You won't see who drew whom unless you open a link yourself.

Want a nudge before the exchange?

Leave your email and we'll remind you a week before. Just you, not the group.

Doing the draw in one room? The iPhone app lets everyone pass one phone around. Secret Santa: Pass the Phone

How to draw Secret Santa names online, without emails

  1. Type everyone's name, one per line, or paste a list from your group chat.
  2. Keep couples or housemates apart so they don't draw each other.
  3. Add a budget, a date and a short note if you like.
  4. Tap Draw names, then send each person their own link by WhatsApp, Messenger, text or email.

Each person opens their link, taps the envelope and sees only the name they're buying for.

Questions people ask

Do we need anyone's email address?

No. Nobody signs up. You send the links however your group already talks.

Can the organiser take part?

Yes. Add your own name. The send screen shows only names and links, never who drew whom, so the organiser finds out like everyone else.

Is the draw fair?

It uses your browser's secure random numbers to shuffle, removes anyone drawing themselves and any pair you kept apart, and draws again until every rule holds.

Someone lost their link. What now?

If the send screen is still open, send it again. You can also tap Copy all links before you close the page and keep the list somewhere safe. Opening someone else's link shows their match, so only do that if you must.

How much should we spend?

Most groups pick €20 to €30 for friends and family and €10 to €20 for work. Put it in the budget field so everyone sees the same number.

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