How to use ThankBetter with MyRegistry
MyRegistry helps you create a universal registry from any store. ThankBetter helps you finish beautifully — by collecting, recording, and sharing heartfelt video thank-yous once your celebration is over.
Two Ways to Bring Your List Into ThankBetter
✓ HTML-Save + AI (Best Option)
Save your purchased items page and let our importer extract all the details.
•Go to "Purchased Items" in your MyRegistry account
•Expand all items to show giver names and details
•Save the page: File → Save Page As → "Webpage, HTML only"
•Upload to ThankBetter for automatic extraction
Manual Entry
Copy and paste or manually enter gift giver information.
•View your Purchased Items list
•Copy names and gifts into a spreadsheet
•Upload to ThankBetter as CSV or paste directly
How to use ThankBetter with MyRegistry
- 1
Collect your list
Access your MyRegistry Purchased Items to see who bought what from your universal registry.
- Go to "Purchased Items" in your account
- Expand all items to show giver details
- Save the page as HTML for best results
- Captures all giver and gift information
- 2
Upload to ThankBetter
Upload the saved HTML. Our AI pulls giver names, gifts, and any messages so you can thank everyone.
- AI extraction handles MyRegistry's format
- All giver and gift information captured
- Review and edit before proceeding
- 3
Personalize your Thank-You Page
Record a short video, add photos from your celebration, and choose colors that match your theme.
- Upload photos from your event
- Choose colors matching your theme
- Enable Guest Uploads for collaborative memories
- Create a visual thank-you experience
- 4
Share your ThankBetter link
Update your MyRegistry greeting or send your link directly to gift givers.
- Update registry greeting/about text with your link
- Send group message to all gift givers
- Share via text or email
- Post on social media
Where to Place Your ThankBetter Link in MyRegistry
Make it easy for gift givers to see your heartfelt thank-you by adding your link to your registry.
- Update your registry greeting or about section
- Add to registry description text
- Send via MyRegistry's messaging features
- Share in event announcement emails
MyRegistry + ThankBetter — better together
What MyRegistry does well
- +True universal registry: add items from any store, anywhere
- +Cash funds, experiences, and physical gifts in one place
- +Free registry with no fees or limitations
What MyRegistry doesn't do
- –No built-in video thank-you page
- –No shared photo gallery for post-event memories
- –Limited tools for post-celebration gratitude
How ThankBetter helps
- ✓Create a heartfelt video thank-you for all your guests
- ✓Build a shared photo gallery of event memories
- ✓Let guests upload their own photos and messages
- ✓Turn gratitude into a lasting keepsake
How to write a great thank-you for MyRegistry gift-givers
MyRegistry aggregates gifts from any store on the internet — which means your gift list is more diverse than most. A great thank-you acknowledges the specific retailer or item so the giver knows you noticed the extra effort of shopping outside a single platform.
What you already know about each giver
- Giver's name and which item they purchased
- The store or retailer it came from (Target, Pottery Barn, Etsy, etc.)
- Whether it was a cash contribution or a physical item
- Optional message if the giver left one
Sample wording templates
Physical gift from any store (written)
“Dear [Name], thank you for the [item] — I love that you found it at [store]. It was so thoughtful of you to pick something so perfectly us. We're really grateful. With love, [Your name]”
Cash or gift card (written)
“Dear [Name], thank you for your generous gift! We're putting it toward [specific item or experience], which means so much. We love that you made that possible. With love, [Your name]”
30-second video script
“Hey [Name]! Just a quick thank you for the [item] — we honestly love it. [One real sentence about it.] Thank you for being so thoughtful and for celebrating with us!”
Because MyRegistry pulls from any store, your thank-yous can mention the specific retailer — that level of detail shows you actually paid attention. ThankBetter pre-fills the item so you're never guessing.
Ready to send your MyRegistry thank-yous?
Import your MyRegistry list, record one video, and send personalized thank-yous to everyone. Free to start.
Get Started FreeFrequently asked questions
How do I send thank-yous with MyRegistry?
Save your Purchased Items page as HTML, upload to ThankBetter, record your video thank-yous, and share your link via your registry or direct messages.
Does MyRegistry have a CSV export?
Not always. The best method is to save your Purchased Items page as HTML and upload to ThankBetter. Our AI extracts all the details automatically.
Can I thank people who didn't buy from my registry?
Absolutely. You can manually add names or thank everyone who made your celebration special, registry purchase or not.
Can I customize my thank-you page?
Yes. Upload event photos and choose accent colors to match your celebration. Make it feel personal and on-brand.
Where do I share my ThankBetter link?
Add it to your MyRegistry greeting, send it via text or email, or share on social media with all your guests.
Is my data private?
You control what information to include. Edit or remove any sensitive details before sharing your thank-you page.
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ThankBetter is not affiliated with MyRegistry. Information on this page describes how ThankBetter works with MyRegistry exports and may change as MyRegistry updates their platform. Last reviewed: 2026-06-29.