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Getting Started

Create and launch your first waitlist in under 5 minutes.

1. Create your account

Go to getwaitly.com/signup and create a free account. No credit card required — you can start collecting signups immediately.

2. Create a waitlist

After signing in, click "Create waitlist". Give it a name — that's it. Your waitlist is live immediately.

3. Put a signup form on your site

Two ways to start collecting signups, in under 5 minutes:

  • Embed a widget — copy a snippet and paste it on your Carrd, Webflow, Framer, or custom site. Choose an inline or popup style and match your branding.
  • Publish a hosted page — customize the form, branding, and success message, then share the page URL. No code or website required.

Both are managed from the Widget and Hosted Page sections of your dashboard.

4. Share your waitlist

Share your website or your embed snippet anywhere:

  • Social media (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit)
  • Your personal website or portfolio
  • Online communities and forums
  • Email signature or newsletter

5. Track signups

Your dashboard shows total visitors, signups, conversion rate, and a 30-day trend chart. Every subscriber gets a unique referral link that moves them up the list when shared — turning your earliest users into your best marketers.

That's it. You're live in under 5 minutes.

When you're ready for more, explore managing your waitlist or upgrade your plan.