Secret Santa Generator - Free Online Gift Exchange Organizer

Organize your Secret Santa gift exchange effortlessly with our free online tool. Create events, add participants, set budgets, create wish lists, and automatically draw names securely. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, office parties, family gatherings, and holiday gift exchanges.

No registration required • Completely free • Secure and private • Works on all devices

Find Existing Secret Santa Event

Already have an event ID? Enter it below to view or join an existing Secret Santa event.

Get the event ID from the organizer or from the invite link

Create New Secret Santa Event

Fill in the details to create your Secret Santa gift exchange

$

At least 2 participants are required

Participants must be added in pairs (2, 4, 6, 8...)

What is a Secret Santa Generator?

A Secret Santa generator is an online tool that simplifies organizing gift exchange events. Instead of manually drawing names from a hat or using complicated spreadsheets, our free Secret Santa generator automates the entire process. Whether you're organizing a Christmas gift exchange for your office, family, or friend group, this tool makes it effortless and fun.

Why Use Our Secret Santa Organizer?

  • Completely Free: No hidden fees, no registration required. Create unlimited Secret Santa events at no cost.
  • Secure & Private: Each participant gets a unique access code. Only they can view their assignment, ensuring complete privacy.
  • Easy to Use: Simple interface that anyone can use. No technical knowledge required.
  • Wish List Management: Participants can create and share wish lists, making gift selection easier.
  • Budget Setting: Set a gift budget to ensure fair and affordable gift exchanges.
  • Automatic Name Drawing: Our algorithm ensures fair random assignment - no one gets themselves!
  • Works Everywhere: Access from any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.

Perfect for All Occasions

Our Secret Santa generator isn't just for Christmas! Use it for:

  • Christmas Celebrations: Organize family or friend group Secret Santa exchanges
  • Office Parties: Perfect for workplace gift exchanges and team building
  • Holiday Gatherings: Thanksgiving, New Year, or any special occasion
  • Birthday Parties: Create fun gift exchange events for birthdays
  • School Events: Organize classroom gift exchanges
  • Virtual Events: Perfect for remote teams and online celebrations

How It Works

Our Secret Santa generator uses a sophisticated algorithm to ensure fair and random name assignments. The system guarantees that no participant will be assigned to buy a gift for themselves, making it perfect for groups of any size. All assignments are encrypted and protected with unique access codes, ensuring complete privacy and security.

How to Use Secret Santa Generator - Step by Step Guide

1

Create Your Secret Santa Event

Start by filling in your details as the organizer. Enter your name, email, event name, optional date, and budget. This takes less than a minute to set up.

2

Add Participants in Pairs

Add all participants with their names and emails. Participants must be added in pairs (2, 4, 6, 8...) to ensure everyone gets a match. You need at least 2 participants to start.

3

Share the Invite Link

Copy and share the unique invite link with all participants via email, messaging apps, or social media. They can use this link to access the event and add their wish lists.

4

Build Wish Lists

Each participant can add items to their wish list. They can edit their wish lists anytime before names are drawn. This helps Secret Santas choose the perfect gift.

5

Draw Names Securely

When everyone is ready, click 'Draw Names' to randomly assign Secret Santas. Our algorithm ensures fair distribution - no one gets themselves! This action cannot be undone, so make sure everyone has joined.

6

Receive Access Codes

After drawing, you'll receive unique 6-character access codes for each participant. These codes are essential for viewing assignments - keep them safe!

7

Share Access Codes Privately

Share each participant's access code privately via email, text message, or private message. Each person needs both their email and unique code to view their assignment securely.

8

View Assignments

Each participant enters their email and access code on the event page to view their assignment. They'll see who they're buying for and can access their wish list for gift ideas.

9

Privacy & Security

Only the correct email + access code combination reveals the assignment. This ensures complete privacy - participants cannot view others' assignments, making the Secret Santa experience authentic and secure.