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GetMeThis

FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know about making a free wishlist, sharing it with guests, and reserving gifts.

Getting started

What is GetMeThis?

GetMeThis is a free online wishlist and gift registry. You list the gifts you'd love from any store, share one link, and guests reserve what they're buying so nobody doubles up.

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Is it free?

Yes. Creating wishlists and sharing them is free for hosts and guests. We may earn a small commission from some retailers when a guest buys through our links — this never changes the price your guests pay.

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How do I create a wishlist?

Open the wishlist builder, choose your occasion, add the date and a note for guests, then paste product links or add items by hand. When you are happy with it, copy your share link and send it to friends and family. It takes about five minutes.

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Do I need to sign up or download an app?

No. There is no account and no app — the wishlist builder works in any web browser on your phone or computer.

Can I add items from any store?

Yes. Paste a product link from any online shop, or add an item manually. You are never locked into one retailer the way you are with a store registry.

What can I add besides products?

Anything someone could give you: experiences like classes or tickets, services like meal delivery or cleaning, subscriptions, gift cards, and group gifts that guests contribute toward.

Can I ask for more than one of something, or mark favourites?

Yes. Set a quantity on any item — for example six wine glasses — and mark your top picks as "most wanted" so they appear first for guests.

Can I change my wishlist after sharing it?

Yes. Keep editing in the same browser you made the list in, and your changes save to the same short link automatically, so guests always see the latest version. No need to send a new link.

Occasions

What occasions can I use it for?

Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, graduations, housewarmings, Christmas, Eid, Diwali — any occasion where people want to give you something.

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Can I use it as a wedding registry or baby registry?

Yes. It works as a universal wedding registry or baby registry: add items from any store plus experiences and group gifts, all on one list.

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For guests

Do my guests need an account?

No. Guests open your link, browse and reserve a gift without signing up or installing anything.

How do guests reserve a gift?

Guests tap "Reserve" on the item they plan to buy, then follow the link to the retailer and buy it there as usual. They can filter by budget and category to find something that suits them.

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Will I see who reserved what?

No. Reservations are kept from the host so the surprise is preserved.

Can other guests see what has already been reserved?

That's the goal, and it's coming soon. In this early preview, reservations are saved on the device of the guest who made them, so other guests don't see them yet. Our demo shows how shared reservations will look.

Can guests get a reminder?

Yes. If the host has set an event date, guests who reserve or pledge can add a calendar reminder for three days before the event.

Does GetMeThis handle payments or shipping?

No. Guests buy directly from the retailer or service provider, and the item ships however that seller normally ships.

Can guests chip in together on a bigger gift?

Yes. Mark an item as a group gift and set a goal amount — guests pledge what they like and see how close you are. Pledges are promises, not payments: money is arranged directly between guests and the host.

Privacy

Can my list be private?

Your list is only visible to people who have the link, and shared lists are not indexed by search engines. Anyone with the link can view it, so share it only with people you trust.

Do you store my wishlist?

Only when you share it. Your draft stays in your browser; when you click "Get my share link" we save the list so the link can be short. You can delete it any time with "Start over", and we delete shared lists automatically 18 months after their last change.

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Do you sell my information?

No. We don't sell personal information, and we don't use analytics or advertising trackers.

Merchants

I run a shop or service. Can I be listed?

We are starting to work with retailers, brands and service providers. Register your interest and we will be in touch.

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Still have a question? Get in touch, seehow it works, orcreate your wishlist.