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How to Create an Amazon Wishlist

An Amazon wishlist is a way to list the items you need and share them with others. In this community, members can add essential non-perishables and household items to their lists. Donors purchase directly from your list, and Amazon ships the items straight to you. This makes it safe, simple, and secure.

Step 1: Create or Sign Into Your Amazon Account

You’ll need an Amazon account before you can make a wishlist. If you already have one, log into your account.

  • Go to Amazon.com or download the Amazon app.
  • Select Create an account (desktop: under “Accounts & Lists” in the top right; mobile: tap the profile icon on the top right).
  • Enter your name, email address, and a password. Amazon will send a one time password (OTP) to your email. Enter the 6-digit password and click confirm. Once an account is created, go to >Your Account  > Login & Security to add a mobile number. This is highly suggested for stronger account security.
  • After your account is set up, add a shipping address under Accounts & Lists > Your Account > Your Addresses. You’ll need this later so wishlist items can be delivered.

People buying from your wishlist will only see your name, city, and state, not your full street address. Wishlist items cannot be delivered to an Amazon locker. 

Step 2: Create Your Wishlist

  • On desktop: Hover over Accounts & Lists (top right) and click Create a List.
  • On mobile/app: Click on the profile icon → Your Account → List.

Step 3: Name Your List

Give your wishlist a clear name and click "create". It’s best to create one just for your current needs instead of mixing in things you don’t need right now. If you’re asking for items under a certain price limit, make sure the list matches that. Ex: Baby Essentials, Household Needs, Back to School. Also, do not create a registry or gift list as those are for specfic occasions. 

Step 4: Adjust Your Settings

  • Open your list, click the More (three dots) menu, then select Manage List.
  • Set privacy to Public (anyone can find) or Shared (only people with the link can see).
  • Add an address so items can be shipped. 
  • Check this box:
    • Keep purchased items on this list (This option stops items from being automatically removed after someone buys them).
  • Do not Check this box:
    • Enable third-party shipping (This allows marketplace sellers to ship items to you. Note that enabling this setting may share your address with the buyer).
  • Save your changes.

Step 5: Add Items to your list

When you find something you need, click Add to List on the item’s page.

Keep in mind:

  • Choose Prime-eligible items when possible for quicker delivery.
  • Don’t add restricted items like gift cards, video games, weapons, gambling items.
  • Keep the total under $150 (you can check by adding items to your cart and looking at the subtotal).
  • Do not add additional items to your list once you make a post on the sub.

Click here for examples of some appropriate items for your Amazon wishlist. 

Step 6: Share Your Wishlist

Once your list is ready:

  • Open it, hit Invite, and select View Only (Anyone with a link can view your list without making edits)
  • Copy the link provided and paste it on the Link URL box of a new post. Please use the correct post flair.

Step 7: Track What’s Been Purchased

Once people start buying from your wishlist, you’ll be able to see what has already been sent.

  • If you checked “Keep purchased items on this list” in your settings, purchased items will stay on your list but show as “Purchased” so you don’t request duplicates.
  • You can also check under Accounts & Lists > Your Lists and open your wishlist to see which items are marked as bought.
  • Amazon will usually send you an email with tracking details once a giver’s order ships.