Start by creating a fresh Reddit account and let it sit for a week. For the first three days, just casually browse popular, friendly communities like r/aww or r/AskReddit. Don’t post or comment yet—this helps your account look like a real person, not a bot.
Once that’s done, here’s the daily routine:
If your account is new (less than two weeks old or under 50 karma), aim to leave five short, natural comments each day. Jump into big, active threads on general topics and add something simple—like a genuine question about the post or a quick compliment. For example, on a cute pet photo in r/aww, you might say, “What’s this little guy’s name? He looks so playful!”
If your account is warmed up (over two weeks old with 50+ karma), shift to posting once a day. Share an original text post, like a question or a personal observation, in a specific community where you’ve already been commenting regularly. Pick a mid-sized subreddit that fits the topic—for instance, if you’ve been chatting in r/Gardening, you could ask, “Has anyone had success growing tomatoes in partial shade? My balcony only gets morning sun.”
A few important rules to follow:
- Never ask for upvotes or use other accounts to boost your posts.
- Don’t copy-paste the same link or content into multiple subreddits.
- If you get banned from a community, don’t try to sneak back in with a different account.
The key is to be a consistent, helpful member. Spend a minute checking a subreddit’s rules before you post, and focus on adding light, positive contributions that fit what the community already enjoys.
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