Creating Your First Gift Exchange
Last updated August 14, 2024
Ready to get started with Elfster and organize your first gift exchange? It's a simple process, and we'll walk you through the steps:
Creating Your Gift Exchange:
- Step 1: Go to Elfster.com: Head to the Elfster website and click on the "Create an Exchange" button.
- Step 2: Name Your Exchange: Give your exchange a descriptive name—think of something that captures the theme or occasion.
- Step 3: Choose a Gift Exchange Type: Select from a variety of options, such as Secret Santa, White Elephant, or a custom option.
- Step 4: Set Rules and Deadlines:
- Price Limits: Set a price range for gifts (optional)
- Gift Themes: Consider a theme for gifts (e.g., "holiday movies" or "funny gag gifts")
- Deadlines: Set dates for adding gifts to wish lists and when the exchange should take place.
- Step 5: Set Additional Options (Optional):
- Participant Limit: Decide how many people can participate in your exchange.
- Contact Information: Collect names, emails, and optional phone numbers for participants.
- Communication Methods: Choose how participants will be notified (email, text, both).
- Step 6: Review and Save: Double-check your settings and save your new gift exchange!
- Step 7: Share the Exchange: Copy the unique link to the exchange and send it to your participants so they can join.
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