Frequently Asked Questions

Wheel of Names is a free online tool that allows you to create a customizable spinning wheel for random name selection. It's perfect for classrooms, contests, giveaways, or any situation where you need to randomly select names or items from a list.

Yes! Wheel of Names is completely free to use with no registration required. We believe in providing useful tools without barriers.

No, you don't need to create an account or register to use Wheel of Names. You can start using it immediately by visiting our website.

Adding names is simple:

1. Enter names in the text box on the left side of the screen (one name per line)
2. Alternatively, you can paste a list of names
3. The names will automatically appear on the wheel

To spin the wheel, simply click the "SPIN" button in the center of the wheel, or press the spacebar on your keyboard.

While there's no strict limit, the wheel works best with up to about 100 names. Beyond that, the segments may become too small to read properly. If you have a very large list, consider breaking it into multiple sessions.

Yes! You can customize several aspects of the wheel:

• Change the color scheme
• Adjust wheel size
• Enable/disable sound effects
• Change spin duration
• And more!

Look for the settings icon to access customization options.

Yes! Click the "Save" button to generate a unique link to your wheel configuration. This link will restore your wheel with all names and customizations when accessed later.

After saving your wheel, you can copy the generated link and share it via email, messaging apps, or social media. Anyone with the link can access your wheel configuration.

If you're experiencing technical issues:

• Try refreshing the page
• Check your internet connection
• Use a different web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge recommended)
• Clear your browser cache
• Disable any ad-blockers or extensions that might interfere

Yes, Wheel of Names uses a cryptographically secure random number generator to determine the winner. Each spin is completely random and independent of previous spins.

The names you enter are saved in your browser's local storage on your device and/or in our database if you choose to save your wheel. We do not use the content for any purpose other than providing the service to you. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service, such as anonymous usage statistics. We do not sell your data to third parties. For complete information, please see our Privacy Policy.