How to send free digital invitations on iPhone

You can design the invite, track responses, and share photos after the event, all from your iPhone. Below is a clear step-by-step guide with exact instructions so you can get it right the first time.

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Apple Invites keeps everything in one place. You design the invite, manage RSVPs and share memories without switching apps. You can:

Before you start, confirm these basics. You need:

Guests can view and RSVP without an iCloud+ subscription. The steps in this article were tested on an iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 26.2.

First, install the Apple Invites app.

Open the Invites app after installation.

You are now ready to build your invitation.

If you have created invites before, tap the plus icon in the top corner.

Grant photo or camera access if prompted.

Next, fill in the key information.

If you add both a date and a location, the app automatically shows:

You can add several optional features to enhance your invitation.

Add a Tile to bundle photos, playlists or links in one place by tapping Add Tile

Before sending, review everything.

Once your invitation is live, you can share it in two different ways.

Guests who accept the invite will appear in your guest list.

This option sends a unique link to a single guest.

Guests can RSVP even if they do not own an iPhone.

Once your invitation is live, you can share it in two different ways.

Guests who accept the invite will appear in your guest list.

This option sends a unique link to a single guest.

Guests can RSVP even if they do not own an iPhone.

You stay in control after sending.

Your invitation appears on the app home screen under Upcoming.

Plans change, and edits are allowed.

If you host a recurring event, such as a book club, save time.

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