How to Create a Viral Waitlist on TheWaitlist.co

Launching a new product is all about generating momentum before you go live.
With TheWaitlist.co, you can spin up a viral waitlist in minutes — no coding required.

Tip: Early signups = faster viral growth. Start sharing your waitlist link immediately.

1️⃣ Create Your Account

1. Visit thewaitlist.co and click Start for Free.
2. Fill in your email, company name, and password.
3. Check your inbox for the verification link and confirm your account.

2️⃣ Purchase a Plan with Stripe

To unlock premium features (branding removal, analytics, payments):

1. Go to Billing in your dashboard.
2. Choose a plan that suits your project.
3. Complete checkout via Stripe — features activate instantly.

Pro Tip: For viral growth, analytics are key — so pick a plan that lets you track referrals.

3️⃣ Create Your First Waitlist

1. From the sidebar, click New Waitlist under Products.

2. Fill in the details:

   • Waitlist Name – Shown on hosted page & emails
   • Subdomain – e.g., myapp.thewaitlist.co
   • End Date – Optional; leave open or set launch date
   • Email New Signups – Auto-send referral links & positions
   • Verify Signups – Optional spam filter
   • Branding – Upload logo & customize style

3. If needed, connect Stripe for paid waitlists.

4. Click Create 🎉

4️⃣ Customize & Embed

• Use the Widget Builder to adjust colors, fonts, and images.
• Copy the embed code and paste it on your website or landing page.

Visual Tip: Preview the waitlist on desktop & mobile to ensure it looks perfect before sharing.

📈 Conclusion

You now have a live, viral-ready waitlist!
Use your subdomain or embed it directly into your landing page to start collecting signups.

Growth Hack: Share your waitlist link early on social channels to maximize referrals.