How to post on Reddit
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Discovering how to post on Reddit will open new avenues for you to interact and engage with different communities.
Popularly known as “the front page of the internet,” Reddit has a colossal variety of community forums, known as subreddits, on nearly every topic imaginable. By learning to post, you can share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to discussions you’re interested in.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to create posts on Reddit. And if you’re feeling unsure about creating articulate posts, check out our roundup of thebest AI writers.
Tools and requirements
Steps for how to post on Reddit using a web browser
Step-by-step guide to post on Reddit using a web browser
1. Visit Reddit.com and click Create Post
Start by heading toReddit.comon your computer’s browser and logging in. Then,clickthe’Create Post’box towards the top of the page orclick’Create Post’on the right-hand sidebar.
2. Choose a community
Click ‘Choose a community’andtypethe community/subreddit’s name you want to post in.
3. Select the post type
Under the’Choose a community’option, you’ll find four tabs for the different types of posts:Post,Images & Video,Link, andPoll.Clickthe relevant tab for the post format you want.
Remember that some Subreddits have limited post types, in which case the restricted post tabs will be grayed out.
4. Fill in the title and details
ClicktheTitlebar totype outthe title.
If you’re making a standardPost,clicktheText (optional)box underTitleand add details to your post.
ForImages & Video, click Uploadordrag and dropmedia files for uploading.
For aLinkpost, paste a URL.
Lastly, for aPoll,input textin theText box, and then fill in theOptionsboxes below. You can add more options by selecting’Add Option’,and adjust the voting duration byclickingthe dropdown besideVoting lengthand selecting a period.
5. Add tags and click Post
Under the text/post box, you’ll find tags:OC(original content),Spoiler,NSFW, andFlair.Clickthe ones relevant to your post.
Once done,click ‘Post’(beside’Save Draft'), and your post will be published immediately.
Note that some Subreddits will have a’Request to Post’button instead of’Post', and the post will get published only if the moderator(s) approve it.
Steps for how to post on Reddit using iOS or Android
Step-by-step guide to post on Reddit using iOS or Android
Below, we demonstrate how to post on Reddit using an iPhone, but the steps are similar on Android smartphones.
1. Open Reddit and tap Create
Openthe Reddit app on your phone andtap’Create'(+ icon) at the bottom of the screen.
2. Select the type of post
Select the post type bytappingone of the options towards the bottom of the screen (Text,Link,Image,Video,Poll,Predictions, andTalk).
3. Add a title and details
Tap the’Add a title’bar at the top of the screen to input your title. Based on the post type you’ve selected, add additional details, like text, image, or video.
Once done,tap ‘Next’(top right corner).
4. Search for a community
Tapthe’Search for a community’bar andtypein the name of the community you want to post to.
Tapto select the community when it shows up in the search.
5. Add tags and tap Post
If you have relevant tags to add,tap ‘Tag NSFW’,‘Tag Spoiler’, or’Add flair'.
Once ready,press ‘Post’(top right corner) to publish.
Final Thoughts
Knowing how to post on Reddit will help you interact with communities that pique your interest and contribute to meaningful and light-hearted discussions.
If you’re keen on actively engaging with more social media platforms, read our guides onhow to post a YouTube video,how to post to Instagram from PC, andhow to use Threads.
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Nikshep Myle is a freelance writer covering tech, health, and wellbeing. He has written for popular tech blogs like Tom’s Guide, GadgetReview, SlashGear, and Creative Bloq, and has extensively reviewed consumer gadgets. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him meditating, gaming, discovering new music, and indulging in adventurous and creative pursuits.
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