Step by step
- Press Draw names.
- On each row, tap WhatsApp or copy the link.
- Send it to that person only; tick them off as you go.
At a glance
| Channel | How | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Tap the WhatsApp button | Send in a private chat, not the group | |
| Text / iMessage | Copy the link and paste | Check the name before sending |
| Any other chat | Copy the link | Works in Telegram, Messenger, etc. |
Related questions
Can I post all links in the group chat?
No, everyone could open everyone else's; send them privately.
What if I send a link to the wrong person?
They will know someone else's match; the fairest fix is a new draw.
Do links expire?
No, but keep the messages; nothing is saved elsewhere.
More questions: secret santa generator
- Secret Santa generator without email or sign-up
- Secret Santa generator with exclusions
- Can the organizer play Secret Santa without knowing the results?
- How to do Secret Santa with an odd number of people
- How to do Secret Santa virtually
- How to play Secret Santa at work
- How does a Secret Santa generator work?
- How to do a color theme Secret Santa
- Secret Santa generator with wish list and budget
- What is Secret Santa?
Open the full secret santa generator →
Updated November 14, 2026.