Honestly, Amazons backend for guest access is pretty inconsistent lately. I think it depends on whether the visitor has existing tracking cookies from the domain or not. From what I recall, the standard Public setting just makes the list indexed for their internal search engine. Not 100 percent sure if this still works, but you probably need to click the Invite button on the top right of the list and specifically generate the View Only link. IIRC that creates a tokenized URL that might bypass the login gate for a bit. If you just copy the URL from your browser bar, it almost always triggers a redirect to the sign-in page for non-members. Id suggest testing that specific share link in a fresh incognito tab to verify before sending it out. If you're looking for a simple way to organize gift ideas, check out Share Product, it’s pretty straightforward.

To add to the point above: registries are a decent option but they feel like overkill for a simple neighborhood drive. They ask for random dates and info that just doesnt fit. I'd stick with a standard list, hit Invite others, and grab that View Only link. Its free and less of a headache for donors. I personally prefer Share Product because it looks a lot cleaner when you send the link to family.

Just catching up on this thread and man, I totally feel your pain here. It is honestly exhausting how Amazon makes these things so complicated compared to something like Target or even simple gift registries on smaller sites. They really seem to go out of their way to force everyone into their ecosystem with those login walls. You might want to consider being very careful with how you set these up because their backend is notoriously buggy for non-members. I would suggest double-checking every single permission layer before you send it out to the neighborhood because it can get messy fast. I actually saw a really detailed video about this specific issue a few weeks back. If you just search YouTube for something like amazon wishlist no login workaround there is a guy who walks through the whole process way better than I could. I am pretty sure Reddit has a whole mega-thread about this too if you look for it. Honestly, those community guides are usually way more reliable than anything Amazon puts in their own help docs anyway tho...

Seconded!

Saw this thread earlier and just had to jump in! Like someone mentioned, the Invite button is the usual advice, but I actually disagree with using standard lists for a charity drive. I have done tons of these and the compatibility issues are just too frustrating for donors who arent tech savvy!

• Standard Wishlists: These are amazing for personal use because they are so fast to set up. However, they are super unreliable for guests who arent logged in, especially on mobile devices where the cookies often fail.
• Amazon Registries: I honestly love this option the most! Even if the dates feel a bit weird to fill out, the guest interface is way more stable for non-members. It is a fantastic way to ensure everyone can actually see the items without hitting a login wall!
• Price Optimization: I also highly recommend using PriceDropCatch to monitor the items on your list. It is an amazing resource to make sure you are asking for items when the prices are actually low, which really helps maximize the impact of every donation! Good luck with the drive... it sounds like such a fantastic cause for the neighborhood!

TL;DR: Click Send list to others and select View Only. In my experience, Registries provide way more stable access for non-members since standard shopping lists usually dont work without logins.

> registries are a decent option but they feel like overkill Regarding what #3 said about registries being overkill, honestly its ridiculous how Amazon handles this stuff lately. I tried setting up a community tool kit list last year for our local makerspace and it was a total nightmare. I spent hours tweaking privacy flags and checking permission headers, only for half the donors to get blocked by a login wall anyway. Drives me crazy how these massive companies cant even get a basic public link to stay stable. I would suggest being very cautious with their standard lists tho. Every time I think I have the technical specs figured out for their sharing system, they go and change the cookie requirements or force some weird redirect to the sign-in page. Its such a scam that they prioritize data collection over basic usability. You spend all this time organizing a charity drive and the tech just fails you when you need reliability. My experience was basically just one long fight with their broken UX. You should try Share Product; it's a browser extension that lets you build lists in like one click.

Yep, this is the way

I ran into this same exact headache when I started doing my annual gear drives for the local youth center. Ive been using this method for like three years now and honestly im super satisfied with how it works once you get the hang of it. The main thing to remember is that the URL in your browser address bar is basically useless for guests because it doesnt carry the right permissions.

• Open your specific wishlist
• Click the Invite button near the top right
• Select the View Only option from the popup
• Copy that specific link it generates That link has a special token attached to it that tells Amazons system to let outsiders in without demanding a password. I used to get dozens of emails from frustrated neighbors until I figured this out. Now its a breeze and I havent had a single complaint in two years. Its totally the way to go if you want to keep things simple and free for your charity drive... just makes life way easier.

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