How does a Secret Santa QR code work?

Everyone scans the code and types their name to join. When you draw the names, each person sees on their own phone who they give a present to.

Do people need an app or an account?

No. People scan the code with their phone camera and join in the browser. No app and no sign-up.

Can I stop someone from drawing their partner?

Yes. Before the draw, choose for each person who they must not draw, such as their partner.

Who sees the results of the draw?

Each person sees only who they give a present to, and can scan the code again on the same phone to check. As the organiser, you can open the names one at a time on the QR code page.

Is the Secret Santa QR code free?

Yes. Create a Secret Santa without an account and it lasts 7 days. Sign up for a free account to keep it for good.

Secret Santa
draw with a QR code

Print one QR code and let everyone join the draw from their phone, with no app and no sign-up. When you draw the names, each phone shows only who that person gives a present to.

Create a Secret Santa QR code

How to make a Secret Santa QR code

1. Pick Secret Santa

Open the create page and choose the Secret Santa type.

2. Add the details

Give the draw a title, and add a budget and an exchange date if you like.

3. Let people join

Print or share the QR code, and each person scans it and types their name.

4. Draw names

When everyone is in, draw the names, and each phone shows who that person gives a present to.

Where Secret Santa works best

Offices and teams

Run the office gift exchange without a hat full of paper slips.

Families and friends

Put the code on the table at a family dinner and draw the names before dessert.

Schools and clubs

Let a class, a team or a club swap small presents within one budget.

Parties and events

Put the code on the invitation, so guests join before they arrive.

Questions and answers

Ready for this year's Secret Santa?