What if I add too many exclusions?

With small groups, too many rules can make a draw impossible; the tool warns you.

Do the names have to match exactly?

Yes, spell them the same way as in the participants list.

Can I exclude someone from drawing one specific person only?

Exclusions work both ways, so the two people will not draw each other.

Secret Santa With Exclusions – Keep Couples Apart

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): In the box for pairs who should not draw each other, write two names per line separated by a comma, such as "Ana, Bruno". The draw then makes sure Ana does not get Bruno and Bruno does not get Ana. Add as many lines as you need for couples, siblings, or people who drew each other last year. Use the names exactly as you typed them in the participants list.

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Event name (optional) Participants (one per line, at least 3) Pairs who should not draw each other (optional, one pair per line)

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Step by step

Type the participants, one per line.
In the exclusions box, write one pair per line: Name, Name.
Press Draw names; excluded pairs never match.

At a glance

Exclusion line	Effect	Use for
Ana, Bruno	Ana and Bruno never draw each other	Couples
Carla, Diego	Carla and Diego never draw each other	Siblings
Eva, Fabio	Avoids repeating last year	Previous pairs

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What if I add too many exclusions?

Do the names have to match exactly?

Can I exclude someone from drawing one specific person only?

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