The Secret Friend is a website that allows you to plan the exchange of gifts with your friends and co-workers online, by computer or cell phone. It is a useful tool for those who need to organize year-end get-togethers, such as Christmas and New Year parties. The invitation can be sent to participants via chat apps, such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
In the following tutorial, check out how to organize a secret friend online and invite people via WhatsApp. The procedure was performed on a Moto E4 with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, but the tips are also valid for iPhone users (iOS).
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Step 1. Access the Amigo Secreto website and log in to your account. If you do not have a registration, sign up for free by touching "Register here" and enter your personal data;
Log in to your account or register Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora
Step 2. After logging in, tap "Create group". Then enter the name of your group;
Creating secret friend group Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora
Step 3. Next, choose the type of gift and provide information such as the type of group, name of your company, department and date of the draw;
Creating a secret friend group Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora
Step 4. Choose the value of the gifts, the place, date and time of the fraternization and, if necessary, add notes. Once this is done, tap "Create group" and then go to "Invite your friends";
Creating a secret friend group Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora
Step 5. Select the option "Invitation by WhatsApp" and tap "Invite by WhatsApp". Finally, select the desired contacts and tap on the sending icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
Inviting friends via WhatsApp Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora
Ready! Take advantage of the tips to use the Secret Friend website to organize gift exchange and invite your friends.