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Getting Started

Create and publish your first waitlist page 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 and choose a slug — this becomes your public URL (getwaitly.com/w/your-slug).

Your waitlist is live immediately at that URL. Anyone with the link can sign up.

3. Customize your page

From your dashboard, click "Edit page" to open the page editor. You can change:

  • Logo image
  • Brand accent color
  • Font (from a curated list)
  • Headline, subheadline, and CTA button text
  • Feature descriptions
  • FAQ questions and answers
  • Welcome email content

Your changes save automatically. Open your public page in a new tab to see how it looks.

4. Share your link

Copy your public waitlist URL and share it anywhere:

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

You can also embed a signup form directly on your existing website.

5. Track signups

Your dashboard shows total views, 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.