How do you add a waitlist on Whop?
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The short answer
To add a waitlist on Whop, go to your dashboard and open your plan settings. Click Advanced options and turn on the waitlist setting. When people try to join, they enter their details and wait. You can view every entry in your dashboard and choose to approve or deny each person.
How to turn on the waitlist setting
Open your Whop seller dashboard and go to your products. Pick the product you want to edit and click on the plan. Scroll down until you see the section for advanced options. Here you will find settings for stock limits, redirects, and waitlists.
Switch on the waitlist option and save your plan changes. Now, when people visit your checkout page, they will see a waitlist button instead of an instant purchase button. They can sign up with their information so you can review them before they buy.
How to approve or deny waitlist entries
Whop lets you review every person who signs up for your waitlist. Go back to your dashboard to see the full list of pending entries. You have full control over who gets in. You can choose to approve an entry or deny it with a single click.
When you approve a buyer, Whop lets them finish their order. If you deny an entry, that person cannot buy that plan. This helps you manage your group size and pick the right buyers for your community or private software.
When using a waitlist makes sense
Waitlists work well when you have limited spots or want to build hype for a launch. If you run a private community or group coaching, a waitlist keeps the room from getting too crowded. It gives you time to screen members so your group stays high quality.
Waitlists also help when you test product demand. You can see how many people want your offer before you open the doors. If you have limited stock, setting a waitlist alongside stock limits ensures you never take more customers than you can handle.
Waitlists versus direct file downloads
A waitlist is great for private access, but it adds extra steps for simple items. If you just want to share a digital guide or file, making buyers wait can slow down sales. Direct sales work much better for standard digital downloads.
If you sell files on Whop and want direct delivery without a waitlist, you can use the MKKT app. Sellers upload a file, set a price or make it free, and get a store link that buyers can use without a Whop account.