Running a giveaway is a great way to thank your audience — but only if people trust the draw. A
spin wheel makes picking a winner visual, fair and easy to verify. This guide shows how to run a
clean giveaway or raffle in minutes with Spin Wheel Free, whether it's for Instagram, a live
stream, a classroom or a local event.
Step by step
- Collect the entries. Gather the names or usernames of everyone who entered (from comments,
a sign-up sheet, a form, etc.).
- Paste them into the wheel. Open the wheel and paste the list, one entry per line. The wheel
builds itself instantly.
- Spin live. Share your screen or go fullscreen, then press Spin. Doing it live, on
camera, is the simplest way to prove the draw was fair.
- Announce the winner. The wheel lands on one entry at random. Screenshot it as proof.
- Draw runners-up (optional). Turn on Remove winner after spin and spin again to pick
2nd and 3rd place without repeats.
Why it's fair
Every spin uses your browser's cryptographically secure random generator, so each entry has an equal chance and
there's no hidden pattern. You can also use the Share link to send the exact wheel to a co-host or witness,
so anyone can confirm the entries are identical.
Tips for Instagram and stream giveaways
- One entry per person? Remove duplicate usernames first, or keep duplicates if your rules give
extra entries for sharing.
- Weighted entries. Give loyal fans more chances by adding
*2 or *3
after their name.
- Let viewers add themselves. Start a Live session and show the QR code so people can
add their name from their phone in real time.
- Record it. A short clip of the live spin is the best proof and great content.
Make it look good on screen
Use Fullscreen mode for a big, clear wheel, pick a theme that matches your brand colours, and keep the
entry list readable (short usernames spin better than very long ones).
Frequently asked questions
- Is it really random?
- Yes — results use
crypto.getRandomValues(), the same secure randomness used for encryption.
- How many entries can I add?
- As many as you like; paste your whole entry list, one per line.
- Can I pick multiple winners?
- Yes — enable “Remove winner after spin” and keep spinning for as many winners as you need.
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