# Waitlists | Waitlyze Docs

> Create, find, and open waitlists in your workspace.

Canonical: https://waitlyze.com/docs/waitlists


All work starts at `/waitlists`. This list is workspace-scoped: you only see waitlists your workspace role can view.

## Create a waitlist [#create-a-waitlist]

<Steps>
<Step>
### Open New waitlist [#open-new-waitlist]
From `/waitlists`, choose **New waitlist**. Anyone with campaign edit access can start a draft.
</Step>
<Step>
### Name and describe it [#name-and-describe-it]
Add a name, an optional description shown in the list, and an optional public slug. The slug becomes the hosted `/w/your-slug` path after publication.
</Step>
<Step>
### Pick a starter template [#pick-a-starter-template]
Choose from SaaS, mobile, AI, community, consumer, newsletter, or blank. The template seeds the first draft revision.
</Step>
<Step>
### Start as a private draft [#start-as-a-private-draft]
The new waitlist opens on its **Overview** as `Draft`. See [Publishing](/docs/publishing) to go live.
</Step>
</Steps>

<Callout title="Slugs must stay unique">
If your slug is taken, pick another one before publishing. Renaming later changes the hosted URL visitors use.
</Callout>

## Find a waitlist [#find-a-waitlist]

The list supports all four controls at once:

- **Search** by name with instant results and a polite result count.
- **Status tabs**: all, draft, published, paused.
- **Sort** by name, subscriber count, or last update.
- **Pagination** at 25 per page with Previous and Next.

If nothing matches, use the empty-state action to clear the search or switch status. If the table cannot load, it tells you the workspace is safe and offers a retry.

The table shows name, visitors (distinct browsers), subscribers, conversion (signups divided by visitors), and last update. Select a name to open that waitlist.

## Open the six sections [#open-the-six-sections]

Every waitlist ID opens the same context navigation:

| Tab | Route | Who needs what |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overview | `/waitlists/[id]` | View access. Lifecycle, facts, readiness, rehearsal. |
| Page | `/waitlists/[id]/edit` | Edit access to change; owner/admin to publish. |
| Subscribers | `/waitlists/[id]/subscribers` | View audience to read; owner/admin to manage. |
| Analytics | `/waitlists/[id]/analytics` | View access. 7/30/90-day trends. |
| Emails | `/waitlists/[id]/emails` | Owner/admin only. Templates, broadcasts, automations. |
| Waitlist settings | `/waitlists/[id]/settings` | Referrals for editors; domains, webhooks, delete for owners/admins. |

If you do not have email permission, the Emails tab is hidden. If you open another tenant's ID directly, you get a 404. Signed-out protected routes redirect to sign-in.

## Next [#next]

<Cards>
<Card title="Understand the Overview" href="/docs/overview" description="Readiness, lifecycle copy, and rehearsal runs." />
<Card title="Design the page" href="/docs/page-builder" description="Edit content and save draft revisions." />
<Card title="Publish, pause, roll back" href="/docs/publishing" description="Make drafts live and control signup intake." />
</Cards>

## Related Links
- [API Reference](https://waitlyze.com/docs/api/reference) - REST API endpoints
- [Embed Widget](https://waitlyze.com/docs/embed) - Embed instructions
- [Waitlyze Home](https://waitlyze.com/) - Product overview