Elfster Basics: A Quick Overview
Last updated August 14, 2024
Elfster is a user-friendly platform for organizing gift exchanges, making the process smooth and fun for everyone involved. Here's a quick look at the core features and concepts:
Key Elfster Features:
- Exchanges: Gift exchanges are the heart of Elfster. Each exchange has its own unique settings, rules, and deadlines to personalize the experience.
- Participants: The people involved in the gift exchange. They can either be invited by the organizer or join via a unique link.
- Wish Lists: Participants create wish lists to share desired gifts with other participants.
- Matching: Elfster randomly assigns participants to each other to ensure everyone has a designated "giftee" to buy a gift for.
- Gift Suggestions: Elfster can provide gift ideas based on wish list items and participant preferences.
- Communication: Elfster facilitates communication between participants through email, SMS, or both.
- Gift Exchange Rules: Various rules can be customized for each exchange, including price limits, themes, or specific exchange formats like Secret Santa or White Elephant.
- Exchange Management: Organizers can manage the exchange, adding or removing participants, setting deadlines, and customizing settings throughout the process.
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