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How to Add a Gift Registry to Apple Invites: Step by Step
By Claim A Gift · Updated
You can keep your invitation in Apple Invites and add a link to your gift list. Apple handles the invitation and RSVPs; Claim A Gift gives guests a separate place to browse ideas and reserve a gift.
Before you start
Apple requires an iCloud+ subscription to create an event. You can create it in the iPhone app or at iCloud.com/invites with your Apple Account. Guests do not need iCloud+ or an Apple Account to join.
The Apple Invites app requires iOS 18 or later. Guests can respond on the web from other devices, including Android phones. Feature availability can vary by region.
1. Create your gift list and copy the guest link
Create a list with the event name and a few ideas across different budgets. Add the exact size, colour or edition when it matters.
Paste one product link, check or correct the automatic preview, then press Add. If the shop does not provide usable details, enter the item manually.
Copy the guest sharing link from your list. This is the link for browsing and reserving gifts, not the private link you use to edit the list.
2. Open or create your Apple Invites event
In the iPhone app, create a new event or open the event you want to edit. On the web, go to iCloud.com/invites, sign in and select New Event or your existing event. Add or check the title, date and location.
3. Add the gift-list link
In the event editor, choose Add a Link. Paste your Claim A Gift guest link, then enter a title and a short description. Apple calls this a Link tile in the app description; the current help guide uses Add a Link.
Use a title such as Birthday wish list or Gift ideas. Keep the description short enough for the field shown in your version of the app.
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Web address | Your Claim A Gift guest sharing link |
| Title | Birthday wish list |
| Description | If you would like to bring a gift, here are a few ideas. Please reserve your choice before buying. |
4. Preview, check the link and invite guests
Choose Preview, check the event and select Next. Open the gift-list link to make sure it shows the right list without Creator editing controls. Then use the event invitation options to share your invitation.
Your guests follow two links: the Apple invitation for the event, and the gift-list link inside it for gifts. Reserving a gift does not RSVP to the event.
Three messages you can copy
Birthday
Your company is the best gift. If you would like to bring something, here are a few ideas: [link]. Please reserve your choice before buying.
Baby shower
We have put together a few things we would find useful: [link]. Gifts are optional, and there are ideas at different budgets.
Group gift
If you prefer to join a bigger gift, there is a contribution idea on our list: [link]. The amount recorded there is a pledge; payment is arranged separately.
Keep the two tools easy to use
For more wording, see gift-list invitation messages.
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Use one clearly named gift-list link | Guests can find the right list quickly. |
| Include different budgets | A gift should remain optional, not an entry fee. |
| Reserve before buying | Reservations help coordinate choices, but cannot guarantee no duplicates. |
| Keep editing access private | An Apple Invites cohost does not automatically receive Claim A Gift editing access. |
| Check the preview before sharing | Confirm the event details and the guest link point to the right places. |
FAQ
Does Apple Invites have a built-in gift registry?
Apple documents a Link tile for linking to a separate registry. Use your guest gift-list link so guests can browse and reserve there.
How do I add my wish list?
Open the event editor, choose Add a Link, paste the guest link and add a title and description. Preview and check it before sharing your invitation.
Can Android users open the invitation?
Yes. Apple says guests can respond on the web from any device and do not need an Apple Account to join.
Do I need several registry links?
One clearly named wish-list link is usually simplest. Check the options in your current event editor if you want to add other resources.
Practical next step
If you want to turn these ideas into a list guests can actually use, open the related guide or create a shared gift list.