Getting started guide

How to use Gifted

Everything you need to know to build your wishlist, connect with friends, and make gifting effortless.

CONTENTS

1. Getting started2. Adding items3. Occasions4. Sharing your list5. For gift-givers6. iOS app & Share extension
01

Getting started

Gifted is free and takes about 30 seconds to set up. No password required — just sign in with your Google account.

Sign in with Google

Head to listgifts.app and tap "Get started". Sign in with your Google account — we only use it to create your profile.

Your wishlist is created automatically

A default wishlist called 'My Wishlist' is ready for you. You can rename it or create additional lists for specific occasions like birthdays or holidays.

Set your username

Your public list lives at listgifts.app/list/yourusername — you can share this link with anyone.

02

Adding items

Add anything you want — a product link, a book, an experience, or just a description of something you'd love.

Tap "Add item" on your dashboard

Fill in the title, paste a product URL (optional), add a description, price hint, or an image URL. Every field except the title is optional.

Set a priority

Mark each item as Must have ⭐, Would love 💛, or Nice to have ✨. Friends can see these priorities to help decide what to get you.

Add from any website (iOS)

On your iPhone, tap the Share button in Safari and choose "Gifted". The item details are pulled in automatically — just set a priority and save.

💡 Pro tip: Use the iOS Share Extension to add items without leaving the shopping page. Install the Gifted app, then look for Gifted in your iPhone's Share sheet.
03

Occasions

Occasions let you organize your wishlist around upcoming events and help friends know what gifts are relevant for which moment.

Create an occasion

Tap "Add occasion" in the nav. Choose a name like "Birthday" or "Christmas" — for common holidays, the date is pre-filled. You can also set a custom date.

Tag items to an occasion

When editing an item, assign it to an occasion. On your list, switch between All Items and specific occasions using the filter chips at the top.

Automatic reminders

Your friends get an email reminder one week before your occasion so they have time to pick and claim a gift.

💡 Good to know: You can tag different items to different occasions — your birthday wishlist and your holiday wishlist can coexist on the same profile.
04

Sharing your list

Share your wishlist so the people who care about you know exactly what you'd love.

Share your link

Your public list URL is listgifts.app/list/yourusername. Send it in a group chat, text it to family, or post it wherever you'd like.

Add friends on the app

Search for friends by name, username, or email address in the Friends tab. Send a request — once accepted, you'll both appear on each other's friends feed.

Privacy controls

You control who sees your list — set it to Public, Friends only, or Private. Only friends can claim gifts, so your surprises stay secret.

💡 The surprise is protected: You can never see which of your items have been claimed or who claimed them. Your friends coordinate between themselves.
05

For gift-givers

Buying a gift for someone on Gifted? Here's how to make sure you don't double up with anyone else.

Add your friend

Search for your friend by name, email, or username in the Friends tab and send a friend request. Once they accept, you can see their wishlist.

Tap "I'll get this!"

When you find something you want to buy, tap the claim button. Other friends will see the item is taken — but the list owner never knows.

Mark it as purchased

After you buy the gift, come back and tap "Mark purchased" to keep your own record. This is just for you — it stays hidden from the list owner.

View the item on the retailer's site

Each item with a link has a "View item" button that takes you straight to the product page to buy it.

06

iOS app & Share extension

The Gifted iOS app lets you manage your wishlist on the go and add items from any app with a single tap.

Install the Gifted app

Download Gifted from the App Store. Sign in with the same Google account you use on the web — your lists sync automatically.

Share anything to your wishlist

Browsing Amazon, Etsy, or any other site in Safari? Tap the Share button (the box with an arrow), scroll down in the share sheet, and tap "Gifted". The item details are filled in for you.

Set priority and save

In the Gifted share sheet, pick a priority — Must have, Would love, or Nice to have — then tap Save. The item is added to your wishlist instantly.

💡 Don't see Gifted in the share sheet? Tap the Share button, scroll to the bottom of the app row, tap "More", find Gifted in the list, and enable it. It will appear in your share sheet from then on.

Common questions

Can the wishlist owner see who claimed their gifts?

No, never. Gifted is designed to protect the surprise. The list owner can only see the total number of claims — not who made them or which items are taken.

Do I need an account to view a wishlist?

It depends on the list owner's privacy setting. Public lists can be viewed by anyone with the link. Friends-only lists require you to sign in and be a connected friend.

Can I have multiple wishlists?

Yes! You can create as many wishlists as you like — one for your birthday, one for the holidays, one for your home — and organize them by occasion.

How do I find a friend's wishlist?

Search for them by name, username, or email in the Friends tab and send a friend request. Once they accept, their list will appear in your Friends' Lists tab.

Is Gifted free?

Yes, Gifted is completely free to use.

Ready to get Gifted?

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