Start an exchange

You can change the rules later, even after names are drawn.

What kind of exchange?

Names are drawn. Everyone gets one person to buy for, and their match is emailed privately. Not sure which fits? Read Secret Santa or White Elephant.

Start from a template

Fills in suggested rules. You can change anything. Not sure which fits? Read the Secret Santa rules.

The basics

Name of the exchange

Your name

Your email We send your private organizer link here.

I'm taking part too You'll draw a name and get an email like everyone else.

The rules

Everything here is optional. Guests see the rules before they sign up, and they're repeated in the emails, which also link to the latest version.

Note for guests Shown on the sign-up page. Optional.

Budget

Minimum

Maximum

Currency

Where to shop Stores, websites, or "local shops only". Optional.

Theme Optional.

Gift exchange date

Where

Sign-up deadline Optional. When it passes, sign-up closes by itself, names are drawn and every match is emailed, so you don't have to remember. It needs at least 3 people who have said yes, and anyone who hasn't said yes by then is left out. If it can't be done we email you and leave sign-up open. Times are in EDT. Clear it to turn the deadline off.

Let participants share gift ideas Guests can add likes, sizes and allergies, and whoever draws them sees it in their match email. Turn this off for a pure surprise. Anything already entered is kept, just hidden.

Other rules One per line works well. Optional.

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