I opened my first Reddit account and could not post for weeks. I asked people who said they knew Reddit and none of them could give me a real answer. The account ended up suspended and I forgot I even had it. That failure taught me two things. One, Reddit watches you closely. Two, if you do this right you can build a real presence that lasts.

This guide is everything I learned. Setup, profile, hunting karma, subreddits, posting rules and how awards turn into cash. Read it, follow it and your Reddit life will be easier.

Use a VPN when downloading the Reddit app and signing up. Pick a location like US, UK or Australia. You want a clean feed, fewer geo restrictions and fewer weird flags on your new account.

Sign up with email, Google or Apple. Anything works.

Pick an age above 20. It prevents verification issues. If you plan to verify later, use the same age as your ID.

• Use the same name as your Twitter handle if you want brand consistency

• Avoid extra symbols or emojis

• If your name is taken, add simple numbers

• Keep it clean and searchable

Matching username and display name is ideal.

Reddit will ask for interests. Choose only the ones you actually want in your feed. For Web3, pick: Web3, DeFi, crypto, NFTs, gaming and trading. Search manually for any missing ones.

This shapes your entire homepage.

Do not write:

• “NFT marketer”

• “Community builder”

• “KOL”

• “DM for collabs”

• Telegram or Twitter links

• Any token or project names

Write something simple and human. Keep it honest, not promotional.

Use a clear picture. If you want brand consistency you can reuse your Twitter PFP. Set a clean banner as well.

• 1 upvote gives you +1 karma

• 1 downvote removes 1 karma

• Upvoting others does not affect your own karma

• Removing your upvote does not reduce your karma

Many subreddits require minimum karma to post, so you need to build it early.

Good places:

• r/AskReddit

• r/NoStupidQuestions

• r/CasualConversation

• Animal or wholesome communities

How to hunt:

• Drop 3 to 5 comments a day in AskReddit-style subs

• Post short questions or stories that invite replies

• Mirror the writing style of top posts

If a comment gets downvoted, delete it quickly.

• Some block accounts younger than one month

• Some require a specific karma level

• Some require flairs

• Some need a body text attached

• Some only allow questions, not stories

If you cannot post yet, leave the subreddit and return when your account is stronger.

• Do not add links in early posts

• Do not promote anything

• Do not beg for karma or awards

• Do not post yes or no questions

• Do not put marketing words in your bio

If AutoMod removes your post, read the explanation and adjust.

• No emojis in titles

• Use a clear question or statement

• If the post button is grey, check if you need a flair

• Some subreddits require a body, others do not

Always look at the hints Reddit gives you.

• Do not post more than 1 to 2 posts a day

• Focus on comments

• Build karma slowly and consistently

  Step 13: Awards and money

  Awards can convert to real money. The minimum withdrawal is 10 dollars. The withdrawal goes to your Stripe account, set up the same way as Twitter payouts.

If you want to advertise or promote anything, wait until your account is at least 2 to 3 months old. People can easily check account age. Older accounts are trusted more.

• Read subreddit rules

• Check flair

• Remove emojis from titles

• Avoid links

• Avoid yes or no questions

• Delete downvoted comments quickly

• Keep first week posts at 1 to 2 per day

• Make 3 to 5 comments daily for karma

  Closing

  This is the exact method I used to avoid getting suspended again. Once you understand Reddit, it becomes fun. You can earn karma, awards, followers and real conversations. Follow the system and enjoy your Reddit journey.