Help & FAQ
Everything you need to know about wishsite — explained simply. No account needed, no registration.
Step by step
Create a wish list
Click "+ wishsite" in the top right and fill in the short form. Title, name and description are all optional.
Make sure to enter your e-mail address — that way you can always have your admin link resent to you if you ever lose it.
Save your admin link
After creating your list you receive two links:
-
Admin link (ends in
/admin) — for you only. Use it to edit your list and see reservations. Save it as a bookmark or e-mail it to yourself — it is your only way in, no password required. - Share link — for your guests. You can always find it in your admin view.
Add wishes
In your admin view you can add wishes in three ways:
- Enter directly — title, description, price and a link to the product.
- Product search — enter a search term and matching products are suggested.
- Wishsite button — a one-click bookmark that imports title, image and price directly from any online shop. Learn more ↓
Sort & move wishes
Change the order of wishes via drag & drop — just grab a card and drop it where you want it.
To move a wish to another wish list, open it via the "···" menu and choose "Move". You will see all your wish lists as a target. (Requires an account.)
Share your wish list
Click "Share wishsite" in your admin view. You can copy the link, send it by e-mail or share it directly. You will also find:
- Custom URL — e.g. wishsite.net/wishlist/anna
- QR code — perfect for invitation cards
- Embed — iFrame code for your own website
Your guests can browse the wishes and reserve items — no account needed.
Frequently asked questions
I can't get back to my wish list — what do I do?
There are two ways to access your wish list — depending on whether you have an account or not. Important: creating a wish list does not automatically create an account. An account is optional and must be registered separately.
Without an account — access via admin link
After creating your list you received a personal admin link
(ending in /admin). Open it directly in your browser —
no password needed.
- Still have the link? Just open it in your browser. Save it as a bookmark so you always have it handy.
- Lost the link but entered an e-mail? We can resend it — go to Find wish list and enter your e-mail address.
- No link, no e-mail? Unfortunately access cannot be restored. Create a new list — this time with an e-mail address or account.
With an account — access via login
If you have a wishsite account and your wish list is linked to it, you can always reach it via the Login button in the navigation bar. Forgot your password? Click Reset password — you'll receive a link by e-mail.
As the wish list creator
What is the difference between the admin link and the share link?
You have two different links:
- Admin link (URL ends in
/admin) — for you only. Here you add, edit and delete wishes and view reservations. - Share link (without
/admin) — for your guests. They can view and reserve wishes but cannot make any changes.
Both links are always visible in your admin view.
Can I see whether and who reserved a wish?
Yes. In your admin view, open the wish via the "···" menu and choose "Edit". Under "Show reservations" you will see all reservations with name and e-mail address.
How do I cancel a reservation as the creator?
Open the wish via "Edit" and click "Show reservations". Next to each reservation you will find a "Cancel" link. As the creator you can cancel any reservation — regardless of whether an e-mail address was provided.
What do I need a wishsite account for?
An account is not required. It is useful when you:
- want to manage multiple wish lists in one place,
- want to move wishes between wish lists,
- prefer login credentials over a link.
You can create an account at any time and link existing lists to it.
How do I link an existing wish list to my account?
Log in. In your account overview there is a field for your admin link. Paste it in and click "Add wish list" — done.
How do I delete my wish list?
Open your wish list via the admin link and click the "···" menu in the top right. Choose "Delete wish list". After confirmation the list is permanently deleted.
As a visitor
How do I reserve a wish?
Click "Reserve" below the wish you want to give. In the dialog you can optionally enter your e-mail address. The reservation is active immediately — other visitors will then see that the wish has already been reserved.
How do I cancel my reservation?
Click "Reserved (cancel?)" on the wish list next to the wish. Enter the e-mail address you used when reserving. You will then receive a confirmation link by e-mail.
Didn't enter an e-mail address? Ask the wish list creator to cancel the reservation for you — they can do this at any time.
Why are you asking for my e-mail address?
Providing it is optional and it will never be used for marketing purposes. There are two benefits:
- You receive a confirmation e-mail with the reserved wish — useful if you want to check later what you reserved.
- You can cancel your own reservation.
More features
Wishsite button
A browser bookmark you set up once. On any product page (Amazon, ASOS, IKEA …) you click it and can import the title, image and price directly into your wish list — without leaving the page. Find the button in your admin view under "Wishsite button".
Group gifts
For expensive wishes, multiple people can chip in together. As a visitor, click "Comment / Contribute" below a wish. You can set an amount to contribute. All contributions are totalled and visible to all visitors.
Embed wish list
Embed your wish list on your own website via iFrame. Find the code in your admin view under "Share wishsite" → "Embed".
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