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Are you a Reddit user wondering "how do I post on Reddit?" Well, you're in the right place! Posting to Reddit is easy whether you’re on a computer or using the Reddit mobile app for iPhone and Android. Before posting on Reddit, you may also want to review common posting etiquette, just to make sure you don’t accidentally break any rules.
Posting on Reddit
- Select the “create” button to submit your post.
- You can post things to your personal profile or select a relevant subreddit for your post.
- You’re able to share text, external links, images, or videos on most subreddits.
- Abide by Reddit’s site-wide rules and review a subreddit’s posting guidelines before submitting anything.
Steps
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On Desktop
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Click + Create in the top right.
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Select a post type using the r/ Select a community tab at the top. You have two options from the dropdown menu. Select where you want to post. Your options are: [1] X Research source
- Your profile. By posting to your profile, your content will only appear on your personal page. Unless you have a lot of followers on Reddit, it's unlikely anyone will see posts here.
- Any subreddit. Below the option to post to your profile, you can choose a specific subreddit to submit your post to (e.g., worldnews ).
- Remember that many subreddits have their own set rules, so be sure to follow them before posting to avoid having your post removed by moderators.
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Choose the type of post you want to submit. You have four options when it comes to what you’re allowed to post on Reddit. Select the option that applies to the content you’re sharing. Your options are:
- Text. This is for text-only posts.
- Link. Use this option to post an external link from another web domain.
- Images & Video. This is the option if you want to upload a photo or video from your computer.
- Poll. Select this choice if you want to poll the members of a specific community.
- Some subreddits only have one post option, while others have several more specific post options.
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Enter a title and content. Find the "title" text box, then type the title of your post into the text box. Then, compose your text post, upload your media, or copy and paste the external link you’re sharing.
- When posting a link, you'll find the "title" text box near the middle of the form.
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Create your post by clicking the Post button in the bottom right. You may be asked to complete a CAPTCHA to prove you aren’t a robot before your post goes live.
- Some subreddits require moderator approval before they go live. If you’re posting to a restricted subreddit, a moderator will have to review your content before it goes live.
- Some subreddits also won’t allow posts from newer accounts with no karma (the “points” you earn for posting and commenting). If you want to get around these restrictions, comment on some popular posts to build your profile’s karma up.
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On Mobile App
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Open the Reddit app. Tap the Reddit app icon, which resembles an orange alien face. Reddit will open to your home page if you're already signed into your account. [2] X Research source
- If you aren't already logged in, tap LOGIN and enter your username and password to log in.
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Tap the Home tab. It's at the top of the screen.
- If you don't see this tab at the top of the screen, first tap the Reddit icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Alternative: You can navigate immediately to the subreddit you want to post on if you prefer. It doesn’t matter if you post via the Home menu and choose the subreddit or choose the subreddit and then hit the Create button.
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Tap the "Post" icon. This pencil-shaped icon is at the bottom of the screen. Doing so brings up a pop-up menu with post options.
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Select a type of post. In the pop-up menu, tap one of the following options:
- LINK – If you’re sharing an external link to a website.
- IMAGE – If you’re uploading a photo from your phone.
- VIDEO – If you’re uploading a video from your phone.
- TEXT – For text-only posts.
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Select the subreddit you’d like to post to. Tap the Choose a community link at the top of the page, then either tap My Profile to post to your profile or tap a subreddit on the resulting page.
- You can also type a subreddit's name into the "Search" box at the top of this page.
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Add a title. Type the title of your post into the "An interesting title" text box that's near the top of the page.
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Create your post. Depending on the type of post you selected, the information that you enter will vary:
- LINK - Type the link address into the "https://" field near the middle of the page.
- IMAGE or VIDEO - Tap Camera or Library , then either take a photo or video, or select one from your iPhone's library.
- TEXT - Type your text post's body text into the bottom text field (optional).
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Tap POST . It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so will post your content to your selected subreddit (or to your profile page).
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I get 10 karma on Reddit so that I can upload a picture?Community AnswerGo to a subreddit you like and select "new." Comment some appropriate and positive things.
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QuestionHow can I reply to all of the comments on my post at once?Community AnswerYou can't, but you can add an edit to the original post if you want a message to be seen by everyone.
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QuestionHow do I link to another post in a post?Community AnswerJust copy the url and paste it in the "url" section when submitting a post. Don't tell people to vote on it, as that is against Reddit's rules.
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Tips
- You can also apply different formatting to your posts and comments on Reddit. For instance, you can cross out text, write in bold, and indent sentences.Thanks
- As with many social media sites, the minimum age to get a Reddit account is 13.Thanks
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Warnings
- Always follow the rules for your chosen subreddit, as they may include provisions in addition to the usual Reddit rules.Thanks
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1. Log in to Reddit.
2. Click the Home tab.
3. Select a post type.
4. Enter a title.
5. Select where to post.
6. Create the post.
7. Fill out the CAPTCHA.
8. Click Submit
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