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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.
  • Connect your website — enter your site URL and we detect your existing form and turn it into a waitlist form, no code required.

Both are managed from the Widget and Website 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.