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How do I edit Gift Exchange details?

The deets are important. Need to update the name, date, spending limit or picture? All the info you need is right here.

Mobile Instructions   App Instructions

Changing details of your Gift Exchange on Laptop or Desktop

  1. Click on GIFT EXCHANGES at the top of any Elfster page.
  2. Click on your Gift Exchange.
  3. Click on Event Info in the Organizer menu. 
  4. This page allows you to change all the details!
    1. Name - just click in the field and type the new name.
    2. Dates - use the calendar to select a new date for the Gift Exchange or for the RSVP deadline. 
    3. How gifts will be exchanged.
      1. At a Party
      2. Individually or by mail (this will require your participants to enter their mailing address)
    4. The spending limit and currency.  Set any dollar amount you choose, from $0 to the sky's the limit (there is one, but we're pretty confident it's high enough for any budget). There are several currencies to choose from.
    5. Update any rules or details you'd like your participants to know.
    6. Be sure to save any of your changes. 
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Changing details of your Gift Exchange on Mobile

  1. Tap the hamburger menu ≡ on the top leftMobile Event Info
  2. Tap Gift Exchanges
  3. Tap your Gift Exchange.
  4. Scroll past the Gift Exchange dashboard
  5. Tap About
  6. Tap Event Info  
  7. This page allows you to change all the details!
    1. Name - just click in the field and type the new name.
    2. Dates - use the calendar to select a new date for the Gift Exchange or for the RSVP deadline. 
    3. How gifts will be exchanged.
      1. At a Party
      2. Individually or by mail (this will require your participants to enter their mailing address)
    4. The spending limit and currency.  Set any dollar amount you choose, from $0 to the sky's the limit (there is one, but we're pretty confident it's high enough for any budget). There are several currencies to choose from.
    5. Be sure to save any of your changes. 

 

Changing details of your Gift Exchange in the Apps

Updates are saved automatically

  1. Tap the Gift Exchanges icon in the Navigation bar
  2. Tap your Gift Exchange.
  3. Swipe left on the gear icon
  4. Tap Exchange Details
  5. This page allows you to change all the details and settings for the Gift Exchange!
    1. Name - just click in the field and type the new name.
    2. Dates - use the calendar to select a new date for the Gift Exchange or for the Sign Up deadline. 
    1. Spending Limit - Set any dollar amount you choose, from $0 to the sky's the limit (there is one, but we're pretty confident it's high enough for any budget).
    2. Currency - there are several currencies to choose from
    3. Assistants - Add 1 or more assistants to help with the Gift Exchange.  Remember, they can see everything you can.
    4. Gift Exchange Image - upload a picture 2 MB or less for success
    5. Gift Delivery
      1. Individually (this will require your participants to enter their mailing address)
      2. At a Party (location and time are optional)
    6. Allow Participants to Invite Friends
    7. International Shipping option (only activate if there are some in your group who don't want to ship internationally, so they can indicate their preference)
    8. Require Previous Participation - useful for online groups who choose to vet their participants by having them participate in lower spending limit Gift Exchanges first.
    9. Rules - include extra details about the Gift Exchange.
    10. Delete Gift Exchange