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

# Whitelist Manager

> Collect and manage sign-ups for exclusive access, events, or early entry — directly through Discord.

The Whitelist Manager lets you create sign-up lists for any exclusive opportunity your community offers. Members join by clicking a button in Discord, and you export the list whenever you need it.

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## What a whitelist is for

A whitelist is a reservation list. You define the details, post it to Discord, and members claim their spot with a single click. Common uses include:

* Early access to a product or feature launch
* Reserved seats for a live event or stream
* Priority entry to a sale, drop, or giveaway
* Sign-ups for a private channel or beta program

## Creating a whitelist

1. Go to **Community → Whitelist Manager**
2. Click **New Whitelist**
3. Fill in the details:
   * **Name** — what this list is for
   * **Description** — shown on the Discord embed
   * **Max spots** — leave blank for unlimited
   * **Closes at** — optional deadline for sign-ups
   * **Post in channel** — the Discord channel where the embed will be posted
4. Optionally set access restrictions (see below)
5. Click **Save as draft**

The whitelist is saved but not yet visible in Discord.

## Posting to Discord

When ready, click the green **Post** button on the whitelist. Apetopia posts an embed to the selected channel with a **Join Whitelist** button. Members click it to add themselves — no commands needed.

You can **Close** or **Reopen** a whitelist at any time to stop or resume accepting sign-ups.

## Access restrictions

When creating a whitelist you can restrict who is allowed to join:

| Option                      | Who can enter                                          |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| *(none)*                    | Any member of the Discord server                       |
| **Required role**           | Only members with a specific role                      |
| **Require verified wallet** | Only members who have linked a wallet via `/verify`    |
| **Holders only**            | Only verified NFT holders (wallet linked + holds NFTs) |

Restrictions can be combined — for example, a specific role **and** a verified wallet.

## Managing entries

Click any whitelist row to expand it and see who has joined. From there you can:

* View the full list of entries with Discord username and wallet address
* **Export CSV** — download all entries as a spreadsheet
* **Close / Reopen** — stop or resume accepting new sign-ups
* **Delete** — permanently remove the whitelist and all its entries

## Tips

* Cap spots to create urgency — members are more likely to act quickly when they see limited availability.
* Close the whitelist manually once you have enough sign-ups, even before the deadline.
* Use **Required role** to limit sign-ups to a specific tier of your community without requiring NFT verification.