Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our free Secret Santa generator
What is a Secret Santa generator?+
A Secret Santa generator is a free online tool that randomly assigns gift-giving partners within a group. Each person is secretly assigned another person to buy a gift for, making holiday gift exchanges fun, fair, and surprising. Our Secret Santa app handles the entire process digitally, from group creation to wishlist management and random assignments.
How does the Secret Santa Generator work?+
It's simple! Create a group and set an admin password. Then add participants with their names and optional email addresses. Share the invite code with your group. Each person logs in to create their wishlist. When everyone is ready, the admin clicks one button to generate random assignments. Each participant then sees who they're buying for and can view their recipient's wishlist.
Is this Secret Santa app free?+
Yes, our Secret Santa generator is free for groups of up to 10 participants. You get unlimited groups, wishlist management, and random assignments at no cost. If you need more than 10 people in a group, you can unlock unlimited participants with a one-time $10 payment.
Do I need to create an account or register?+
No registration is required! Group admins set a password during group creation, and participants receive unique login codes. You can also optionally use email magic links for passwordless login, making it even easier to participate.
How many people can participate in a Secret Santa group?+
You need a minimum of 3 people to generate assignments. The free plan supports up to 10 participants per group. For larger groups like office parties, you can unlock unlimited participants with a one-time $10 payment.
Can I set a gift budget for my Secret Santa group?+
Absolutely! Admins can set a gift budget with multi-currency support including USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR, CAD, AUD, and many more currencies. The budget is displayed to all participants so everyone knows the spending limit for their gift.
How do wishlists work in the Secret Santa app?+
Each participant can add up to 5 items to their personal wishlist, including item names and direct links to products online. When Secret Santa assignments are generated, each gift giver can see their assigned recipient's wishlist, making it easy to choose the perfect gift.
Can I use this for an office Secret Santa?+
Our Secret Santa generator is perfect for office gift exchanges! The organizer creates a group, shares the invite code with coworkers via email or Slack, and everyone can join at their convenience. The digital format means no awkward paper draws and remote team members can participate too.
Is the Secret Santa assignment truly random and fair?+
Yes, our algorithm uses a cryptographically secure random assignment system that ensures every participant is randomly assigned a unique recipient. No one is assigned to themselves, and every person both gives and receives exactly one gift. The assignments are completely unbiased.
Can Secret Santa assignments be regenerated?+
Yes! Admins can delete existing assignments and regenerate new random ones at any time from the admin dashboard. This is useful if participants change, if someone accidentally sees another's assignment, or if you simply want a fresh set of pairings.
Is my Secret Santa assignment kept private and secret?+
Absolutely. Each participant can only see their own Secret Santa assignment when they log in with their unique code. Other participants cannot see who is buying for whom. The admin can view all assignments for management purposes, but regular participants only see their own assigned recipient.
Does this Secret Santa app work on mobile phones and tablets?+
Yes! Our Secret Santa app is fully responsive and works beautifully on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. Participants can create wishlists, check their assignments, and manage their Secret Santa experience from any device with a web browser.