How Online Secret Santa Works
Learn how to create and manage your Secret Santa group in 4 simple steps. It's fast, free, and super easy!
Create the Group
Just fill in 3 basic details to create your Secret Santa group:
- Your name: How you'll be identified in the group
- Your email: To receive the group information
- Group name: E.g.: “Family Secret Santa”
Tip: No sign-up required! You can create your first group without creating an account.
Receive the Links
As soon as the group is created, you'll automatically receive:
- Direct link: Join the group with a single click
- Group code: Simple numbers to type in
- Admin link: To manage the group
Automatic: All this information is also sent to your email!
Invite Participants
Share the group link or code with anyone you'd like:
- WhatsApp: Send the link directly in the chat
- Email: Copy and paste the link in your message
- Telegram, Instagram: Works with any app
- Simple code: If you prefer, just share the numbers
Joining: Participants only need to click the link or enter the code - no sign-up needed!
Run the Draw
Once everyone has joined the group, start the draw with complete confidence:
- No self-draws: Nobody draws themselves
- No duplicates: Each person is only drawn once
- Secret results: Everyone only sees who they got
- Admin view: You can see all the pairings (optional)
Security: Our algorithm, trusted since 2009, has powered millions of fair draws!
Extra Features
WhatsApp Premium
For just $1.99, send automatic WhatsApp notifications to all participants when the draw is done.
Draw Restrictions
PremiumSet who can't draw whom: couples, family members, teammates. For $4.99 per group.
Group Recovery
Lost the link? Enter your email and recover all the groups you've created or joined.
Easy Management
Remove participants, edit group info, and manage everything from the admin panel.
Full History
Access the draw results at any time. Your data is saved and always available when you need it.
Ready to get started?
Now that you know how it works, create your Secret Santa group in seconds!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can participate?
There's no limit! Our system supports small groups (2 people) up to very large ones (hundreds of participants).
Can I run multiple draws in the same group?
Yes! You can redo the draw as many times as you like before revealing the results to participants.
Do participants need to create an account?
No! Participants only need to click the link or enter the code, type their name, and they're in.
How does the draw algorithm work?
We use an algorithm tested since 2009 that guarantees a fair distribution, with no self-draws and no duplicates.