Help Center
Everything you need to know about using WishYork.
Getting Started
How to create a wishlist
Go to your dashboard and click 'New Collection'. Give it a name and a beautiful cover to start dreaming.
How to add items
Paste any product link or type a name in the magic bar inside your collection. WishYork will handle the details.
How to share your list
Click the 'Share' button on your collection page to get a unique link or magic share cards for social media.
Gifting
How to reserve an item
Click 'Grant Wish' on any item to reserve it. This informs others it's being handled while keeping it a secret from the owner.
How to mark as purchased
After buying the item, confirm it on WishYork so the reservation becomes permanent and the item is marked as bought.
Gift Safety explained
Wishlists have privacy settings. Only authorized friends or followers can see specific details to ensure a safe experience.
SecretYork
What is SecretYork
SecretYork is our advanced gift exchange system for Secret Santa or surprise draws with friends and family.
How to create a draw
Select SecretYork from the Hub, set the rules and date, then invite your squad using a unique join code.
How to join a draw
Enter the 6-digit draw code provided by your organizer to join the squad and set your gift preferences.
Account
How to edit profile
Visit your Settings page to update your bio, avatar, and personal information at any time.
How to change privacy settings
In Settings > Privacy, you can toggle your account between Public and Private modes.
How to delete account
You can permanently remove your data at the bottom of the Account Settings page. This action is irreversible.
Events & Planner
What is the Events feature?
Events is a comprehensive planning hub for weddings, parties, or vacations. It includes specialized modules for task tracking, budget management, and guest coordination.
How to create an event
Open the Hub (+ button) and select 'Event'. Choose a type, set your date, and your mission control center will be ready in seconds.
How to invite guests
Inside your event, go to the Squad/Personnel tab and select 'Invite Member'. You can send direct invitations to existing users or share a link.
How to manage vendors and budget
Use the Finance Ledger module to track expenses and the Mission Vaults to organize tactical tasks and vendor communications.
Group Wishes
What is a Group Wish list?
Group Wishes allow multiple people to collaborate on a single list. It's perfect for team shopping, shared households, or collaborative projects.
How to create a group wish
Select 'Group Wish' from the Hub. Give it a name and manifesto, then choose the privacy level that fits your group's needs.
How to invite collaborators
Click the 'Invite' button in your group wish header to add friends. Everyone in the squad can add, edit, and track items.
How to track contributions
The activity feed and item status indicators show who reserved or bought which item, ensuring no double-purchases happen.
Browser Extension & Bookmarklet
What is the WishYork bookmarklet?
The WishYork bookmarklet is a tiny tool that lives in your browser's bookmarks bar. It allows you to save products from any online store directly to your WishYork lists without leaving the page.
How to install it
Visit the Bookmarklet page and simply drag the 'Add to WishYork' button to your browser's bookmarks bar. It works on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
How to use it on any website
When you find a product you love on any website, just click the 'Add to WishYork' bookmark in your bar. A small window will open with the product details already captured.