This wikiHow teaches you how to make posts on Reddit. You can create one via the Reddit desktop site or the mobile app for your iPhone or Android device. Before creating a post, you need to review the general post uploading etiquette first.
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Method 1 of 4: Via Desktop Site
Step 1. Open Reddit
Visit https://www.reddit.com/ via a web browser. As long as you are logged into your account, the Reddit “Hot” page will appear.
If not, click the " Log in or sign up ” in the upper right corner of the screen, enter the account username and password, then click “ LOG IN ”.
Step 2. Click the HOME tab
It's in the top-left corner of the Reddit page.
Step 3. Select the post type
Click one of the following options on the right side of the page:
- ” Submit a new link ” – You can upload a link, photo or video.
- ” Submit a new text post ” – You can upload text-only posts.
- Some sub-reddits have just one post option, while others have several more.
Step 4. Enter a title
Look for the " title " text field, then type the post title in that field.
When uploading the link, you will find the " title " text field in the middle of the form
Step 5. Choose a place to upload the post
Click the "Your profile" or "A subreddit" box. If you tick the " A subreddit " box, you will need to type in the name of the sub- reddit (eg worldnews) and click on the appropriate name from the drop-down menu that appears.
Step 6. Create a post
This process is slightly different, depending on the type of post selected:
- Link – Enter the web address of the content you want to share in the " URL " field. You can also upload an image or video instead of a link by clicking “ CHOOSE FILES ” in the " image/video " box and select a file from your computer.
- Text – Add a message/text by typing it in the " text (optional) " field.
Step 7. Scroll down and check the box " I'm not a robot"
This box is at the bottom of the page.
Step 8. Click submit
It's at the bottom of the post window. After that, the post will be uploaded to the sub-reddit you specified.
Method 2 of 4: Via iPhone
Step 1. Open Reddit
Tap the Reddit app icon which looks like an orange alien face. After that, Reddit will display the main page if you are already logged in to your account.
If not, touch " LOGIN ” and enter the account username and password first.
Step 2. Touch the Home tab
This tab is at the top of the screen.
If you don't see the tab at the top of the screen, first tap the Reddit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen
Step 3. Touch the “Post” icon
It's the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen. Once touched, a pop-up menu with several post options will appear.
Step 4. Select the post type
On the pop-up menu, touch one of the following options:
- ” LINK " (link)
- ” IMAGE " (picture)
- ” VIDEO (video)
- ” TEXT ” (text)
Step 5. Select a community
Touch the link “ Choose a community ” at the top of the page, then touch the option “ My Profile ” to upload a post to a personal profile or select a sub-reddit from the displayed page.
You can also type the name of the sub-reddit in the " Search " field at the top of the page
Step 6. Add a title
Type a post title into the " An interesting title " field at the top of the page.
Step 7. Create a post
The information that needs to be entered will depend on the type of post you selected:
- ” LINK” – Type the address/site link in the " https:// " field in the middle of the page.
- “IMAGE” or “VIDEO” – Touch “ Camera " or " Library ”, then take a photo or video, or select content from your iPhone library.
- “TEXT” – Type your message/text into the text field at the bottom of the page (optional).
Step 8. Touch POST
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. After that, the content will be uploaded to the selected sub-reddit (or personal profile page).
Method 3 of 4: Via Android Device
Step 1. Open Reddit
Tap the Reddit app icon which looks like an orange alien face. After that, Reddit will display the main page if you are already logged in to your account.
If not, touch " LOGIN ” and enter the account username and password first.
Step 2. Touch the Home tab
This tab is at the top of the screen.
If you don't see the tab at the top of the screen, first tap the Reddit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen
Step 3. Touch the “Post” icon
icon “ ＋It's blue and white in the lower-right corner of the screen. Once touched, a pop-up menu will appear.
Step 4. Select the post type
Touch one of the following options, depending on the type of post you want to create:
- ” Post images/videos (upload photo/video)
- ” Post some text ” (upload text)
- ” Post a link ” (upload link)
Step 5. Select a community
Touch the link “ My profile ” at the top of the page, then select a sub-reddit or search for the desired option using the text field at the top of the page.
Skip this step if you want to upload posts to a personal profile, not a specific sub-reddit
Step 6. Add a title
Type a post title into the text field below the selected upload location.
Step 7. Create a post
This process will depend on the type of post selected:
- ” Image/Video – Touch option “ IMAGE ”, “ VIDEO ", or " LIBRARY ”, then take a photo, record a video, or select content from the device library (according to the selected option).
- Text – Type text into the "Describe in more detail (optional)" field.
- Link – Enter the link you want to share in the text field below the post title.
Step 8. Touch POST
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. After that, the content/post will be uploaded to the selected sub-reddit (or personal profile page).
Method 4 of 4: Following Post Upload Etiquette
Step 1. Learn global regulations
These rules control all postings on Reddit:
- Don't upload sexual content featuring children (or minors). This content includes sexually suggestive content.
- Don't send spam. The term spamming refers to the repeated and rapid posting of the same thing, or the filling of posts with repeated information.
- Don't try to influence other people's votes/opinions on your posts. Things like begging to asking politely are prohibited.
- Do not upload personal information. This includes your and other people's personal information.
- Do not damage or interfere with the Reddit site.
Step 2. Follow certain rules for each sub-reddit
The sub-reddit has its own rules that fall under Reddit's global set of rules. Most of these rules are written as content restrictions.
- To learn the rules of a specific sub-reddit, touch the sub-reddit link, tap the menu button in the upper-right corner of the screen, and tap “ Community Info ” (mobile app) or check the right side of the sub-reddit's main page (desktop site).
- Violating the sub-reddit rules won't get you into serious trouble with the Reddit site itself, but you and your posts can be removed from the sub-reddit in question. In addition, other users will feel annoyed.
Step 3. Learn “reddiquette”
The term “reddiquette” is a combination of the words “Reddit” and “etiquette” (etiquette) which describes a set of do's/don'ts for most aspects/segments of the site. Some of the most important etiquette are:
- Show politeness. Other content uploaders or commenters are human, just like you. Before uploading something, think about what you would say if you met other users in person.
- Vote on other users' comments and submissions. Make sure you only use the “dislike” or disagree option on content or comments that don't match the sub-reddit or don't provide benefits/feedback either on the chat/topic.
- Don't give a negative vote just because you don't agree with the other person.
- Make meaningful posts, identify new posts, and carefully link to outside sources. The message conveyed must have an impact/benefit on the topic/chat in the right way. On Reddit users don't take spam or self-promotion for granted. If you believe that the existing link can be a good contribution to the topic and can be applied, upload the link. Outspoken self-promotion or attempts to get massive traffic to your posts are usually not well received by Reddit users.
- Tell us why you're editing a comment that's already been uploaded. As a general courtesy, explain why you're editing a post that's already been uploaded because anyone can see what's been edited.
- Don't be mean on purpose. Reddit is trying to build an active community so that abusive behavior/attitudes from users can undermine the effort.
- Do not initiate or engage in quarrels or hostilities. In a situation like this, one user attacks another user, without contributing to the ongoing discussion.
