> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whop.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a waitlist

> Have people join a waitlist before they can access your whop

A waitlist allows you to control who joins your whop. People apply to join, you review them, then approve the ones you want.

<Tip>
  You can view and manage all your waitlist entries by going to your Dashboard > Waitlists.
</Tip>

## How to create a waitlist checkout option

**To set up a waitlist for your whop:**

1. Go to your **Dashboard** > **Checkout links**
2. Click **+ Create checkout link**
3. Toggle **Advanced options** and click **Add a waitlist**
4. Click **Create**

Anyone who joins through your checkout link will now be added to the waitlist instead of getting immediate access.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/whop/XkQkLHsY-Hk8KVyG/how-to-videos/waitlist720p30fps1.gif?s=703ecafd3f73f08ee7425156f865af76" alt="Waitlist" width="1222" height="720" data-path="how-to-videos/waitlist720p30fps1.gif" />

## How to add questions to your waitlist

Pro tip: Add required questions for customers to answer before joining your waitlist. This will help qualify potential members and assess if they’re a good fit for your whop.

To add questions to your waitlist:

* Go to **Dashboard** > **Checkout links**
* Find your waitlist link and click the 3 dots (⋮)
* Click **Edit**
* Under **Advanced options**, click **Ask questions before checkout**
* Add your question titles and placeholder text
* Click **Update checkout link**

## How to approve/deny waitlist entries

Go to **Dashboard > Waitlists** to manage your waitlist. From here, you can:

* **Approve** (thumbs up button) or **deny** (thumbs down button) individual users
* **Admit all entries** at once by clicking the **+ Admit all entries** button
* **Export entries** by clicking the **Export** button in the top right
* **Contact users** on your waitlist via DM or email

When you approve someone, they'll automatically get access to your whop and receive a notification.

## When to use a waitlist

Waitlists work great when you want to:

* **Build anticipation while you're still creating**: Collect emails, build an audience, and validate demand without opening access right away.
* **Qualify potential customers**: Add custom questions to qualify leads before giving them access.
* **Create exclusivity for your community**: When people have to apply and wait for approval, it makes your whop feel more valuable and desirable.
* **Launch a limited beta** — Control who gets early access by reviewing applicants before letting them in. Perfect for testing with a smaller, high-quality group.