How I'm Calling Dibs Works

Our fair credit-based system makes sharing items with friends and family simple, organized, and conflict-free. Here's how it works in 4 easy steps.

1Create & Setup

Create Your Shared Item

Start by creating an item you want to share - whether it's a vacation rental, power tools, books, or anything else. Add a name, description, and photo to help your group understand what's being shared.

Set credits per person (e.g., 8 credits each)
Upload photos and detailed descriptions
You automatically become the admin
📚 Beach House Rental

Beach House in Malibu

Beautiful 3BR house with ocean views. Perfect for family getaways.

8 credits per person

Invite Your Group

john@email.comInvited
sarah@email.comInvited
mike@email.comInvited
2Invite & Connect

Invite Your Friends & Family

Send email invitations to everyone who should have access to the shared item. They'll receive a beautiful email with a secure link to join your group. Each person gets the same number of credits for fair access.

Secure invitation links with expiration
Automatic account creation for new users
Equal credits distributed to all members
3Reserve & Book

Make Fair Reservations

Everyone can see the calendar and make reservations using their credits. One credit equals one day. When your reserved day passes, you get your credit back to use again. This prevents anyone from hogging all the future dates.

Visual calendar shows availability
Single day or date range booking
Credits automatically return after use

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Available: 5 credits

Group Chat

Sarah • 2 hours ago
Can't wait for our weekend at the beach house! 🏖️
You • 1 hour ago
I'll bring the beach volleyball!
Mike • 30 min ago
Perfect! I've got the cooler covered 🧊
4Coordinate & Chat

Stay Connected with Group Chat

Each shared item has its own group chat where members can coordinate, share updates, ask questions, and plan together. Keep everyone in the loop about the shared item without cluttering other communication channels.

Real-time messaging for all group members
Share photos, updates, and coordination details
Message history for reference

Why Our Credit System Works

The credit system ensures fairness and prevents conflicts that often arise with shared items.

Fair for Everyone

Everyone gets the same number of credits, ensuring equal access to the shared item.

Prevents Hoarding

Limited credits stop anyone from booking too far in advance or taking all the best dates.

Credits Return

After your reserved day passes, credits automatically return for future use.

Ready to Start Sharing?

Join thousands of groups already using I'm Calling Dibs to coordinate their shared items fairly and easily.