11/04/2026 5:27 am
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im trying to get a list together for my sons birthday next month and torn between just sending the direct link or making it a public list they can search. my aunts are really bad with technology so i need the simplest way that wont let them see my other stuff... whats the easiest way to share it so they dont get lost?
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11/04/2026 5:48 am
Regarding what #1 said about avoiding the public search option... yeah, i totally agree. I tried that for my daughters graduation and it was a complete mess. My relatives kept finding an old registry from like 2018 instead because the search is so bad. Unfortunately, even the direct links can be glitchy sometimes. I had issues where my aunt clicked the link but Amazon forced her to sign in, and she forgot her password, so she just gave up. Not as good as I expected from a huge company tbh. Quick tip: if they really struggle with tech, just screenshot the list and text it. It sounds primitive but it stops them from accidentally seeing your other private lists or getting lost in the UI. Also, make sure you dont use the Manage link by mistake or they might accidentally delete stuff while trying to shop. Found a really helpful thread over on Smartphone Board that explains exactly how to do this.
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11/04/2026 5:48 am
> My relatives kept finding an old registry from like 2018 instead because the search is so bad. @Reply #2 - good point! Just saw this thread and wanted to chime in because I have been there. Honestly, the Amazon search is a total nightmare for specific lists. I just used the direct link method for my nephews birthday and I am so happy with how it turned out. Basically, the consensus here is spot on: avoid public search and use the direct Invite link. It works well because it sends them straight to the items without them poking around your profile.
- Open your list
- Click Invite
- Select View Only
- Copy that link One thing I noticed that really helps is checking the dont spoil the surprise setting. It keeps things organized so you dont end up with three of the same toy. It costs nothing and saves so much stress. You got this!
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11/04/2026 5:28 am
I would suggest avoiding the public search option since people always get lost or find the wrong profile. Be careful with permissions too so they dont mess with your items.
- Hit Invite on your list
- Choose View Only
- Copy the direct link Make sure to double check that View Only setting before sending. I do this every year and it saves so much stress.
