Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

What is Boogspace.com?

Boogspace was originally built for my own family's Secret Santa gift exchange that we did every year. At that time, we were doing three Secret Santas per person. It was hard enough trying to figure out what one person wanted, let alone three, so we created this website to store everyone's gift ideas. After a few years of using the website, we decided that it'd be great if everyone else could use it as well, so here's Boogspace.

How can we use Boogspace.com?

Secret Santa gift exchanges are the most popular, but you can use this site for birthdays, graduations, weddings, baby showers, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, housewarming parties, Yankee Swap, White Elephant, etc...or whatever else you want to use it for.

How does Boogspace.com work?

Fill out the registration form, enter an existing group name or create a new group along with a password, then you tell your friends to join that same group. Once you and your friends have joined the same group, then you can enter your gifts, send anonymous emails, post messages, and there's even an option to automatically pick names for secret santas.

How much does it cost to join?

Boogspace.com is absolutely free to join!

Can I demo the site?

Yup, just click on this link to see the fully functional demo group.

Who do I contact if I have a question?

Please email support@boogspace.com with any questions or you can use the contact us form.

Will I be SPAM'd?

Absolutely NOT. We DO NOT and WILL NEVER sell any of your personal information to any company. Simple as that.

Sign Up and Registration Help

I forgot my username!

Please email us at support@boogspace.com and we'll send your username to you.

I forgot my email address!

Please email us at support@boogspace.com with your full name and we'll try to match your account up with one that is registered with us.

I forgot my password!

Please fill out the forgot password form and your password will be automatically sent to you via email.

Can I create a wish list for my son or daughter?

Yes. If you have children who are unable to create their own wishlists, you can open an account for them and create a wishlist for them. Creating a wishlist for a younger one is great because people usually buy stuff that you already have or you end up returning. Once you create the wishlist, invite others to join Boogspace so that they can view their list.

How do I get my group's name and password?

You must email your group administrator for the group name and password.

Group Home Page Help

How do I add a gift to my wishlist?

Just click on the Add New Gift button on the right hand side of the group home page.

How do I delete a gift from my wishlist?

You must click on your own picture, then the edit and delete drop down list will appear next to the gift.

How do I view my wishlist?

Just click on the View My Wishlist button on the right hand side of the group home page or you can click on your own picture.

Can I see who bought a gift off of my wishlist?

No. Boogspace was designed so that users cannot see the status of their own gifts. However, everyone else in the group can see what gifts have been bought off of your list, to prevent the same gift from being purchased again.

Can other people view my wish list without joining Boogspace?

No. Users must have an account at Boogspace in order to view your wishlist.

Can I hide my wishlist from certain groups?

Yes. Just click on the My Account section, then My Groups, then select the button for either yes or no. This is great for birthday or graduation groups where there is only one person receiving the gifts.

What if I need to ask a person for more information (like shirt size, color, or brand?) regarding their gift?

Please use the Send Anonymous Email link on the group home page. This will allow you to write an email to the person without them knowing who you are.

What is the Gifts Purchased link?

If you're like me and can't remember which gifts you've purchased for someone, then you can use this link to store all of the gifts that you've purchased. In order to "remember" a gift, just select the "remember" drop down choice for any gift in a user's wishlist and the gift will automatically appear on the Gifts Purchased page.

Can I join multiple groups?

Yes. You can join as many groups as you want. You can either click on the My Account link, then My Groups, or you can select the Join/Create a New Group option from the Please select a group drop down menu.

How do I post a message in the Message Board?

There should be a Post Comment link at the top right of the Private Group Message Board. Just click on that link.

My Account Help

How do I upload my own picture?

After you've logged in, click on the My Account link, then My Profile.

How do I join another group?

After you've logged in, click on "my account" and then enter the group name where it says "Join a new group". Click on "submit" and then you should be able to select your new group in the group drop down menu.

How do I change my email address, password, or other profile information?

After you've logged in, click on the My Account link, then My Profile. You must enter your current password in order to make any changes.

How do I remove myself from a group?

Click on the My Account link, then My Groups, then click on the Remove Me button. If the Remove Me button is grayed out, then it means that you are a group administrator of the group. You must either assign another group member as an administrator or remove each group member from the group in order remove yourself from the group.

How do I remove another user from my group?

Click on the My Account link, then Admin Options, then check the Remove User box next to the user that you want to remove from your group. Click on the Update button at the bottom and the user should be removed. Remember, only a group administrator can remove another user from a group.

How do I invite my friends to join?

Click on the My Account link, then Invite Friends. Enter their email addresses in the appropriate boxes and an email will be sent to them with your group name and password.

Secret Santa Help

How do I randomly pick names for all of the people in the gift exchange?

Only the group administrator(s) will have access to this function. If you're an administrator, then you can click on the Admin Options link under the My Account section. Select your group, then, select all of the group members who are participating in the gift exchange (their names should say "yes" next to the "Secret Santa?" column). Once you've enabled all of the people participating in the gift exchange, then click on the "pick names" button and the random selection process will begin.

Can my group have more than one Secret Santa per member?

Yes, just click on the edit button and edit the presents field. This field will determine how many Secret Santas are picked for each group member.

How does the Secret Santa Random Name Generator work?

If you just want to select names for your Secret Santa group without joining Boogspace, then you can use our standalone Secret Santa Random Name Generator. Fill out your name, email address, and enter a list of participants in the Secret Santa gift exchange. Determine the number of presents for each participant, and if duplicates Secret Santas for the same participant are okay, then select the appropriate boxes for each. Click the "Submit" button. Then, if you want the names to be sent to each of your participants via email, enter their email addresses, a private note, and click the "send email" button.

What if I don't want one person picking another person's name?

When entering your list of names, please use the following format:

Name,{exclude-name, exclude-name, etc.}

"Name" is the name of a participant and "exclude-name" is the exact name of another participant. So, your list would look something like this:

John,{Amy}
Amy,{John}
Greg,{Melissa}
Melissa,{Greg}

How do I view my secret santas?

Your secret santas will be listed below the group information on the My Groups page in the My Account section, but only after the names have been drawn by the administrator.