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# Reddit account warmup

> Build Reddit account trust before posting via Growth Channels so API replies and scheduled posts are not removed by spam filters.

Reddit applies **sitewide spam filters** on top of each subreddit's rules. Posts and comments sent through the Reddit API (including Appeeky's Composio integration) are judged more harshly than content typed in the browser.

If you see **"Sorry, this post was removed by Reddit's filters"**, the publish succeeded technically — Reddit's automation removed it afterward. This is almost always an **account-trust** problem, not an Appeeky bug.

## What Reddit looks at

| Signal                 | Why it matters                                                                             |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Account age            | Brand-new accounts are heavily filtered                                                    |
| Karma (comment + post) | Low or zero karma = high removal rate                                                      |
| Sub history            | First-ever post in a sub is riskier than joining conversations first                       |
| API / OAuth posting    | Third-party apps are a spam vector; Reddit scores them stricter                            |
| Velocity               | Multiple posts/comments in a short window (you may also hit rate limits)                   |
| Content shape          | Survey-style titles, multiple questions, "would love to hear…" patterns look like lead-gen |

## Recommended warmup timeline

### Week 1 — Lurk and comment manually

1. Join your target subreddits in the Reddit app or website (not only via Appeeky).
2. Leave **5–10 genuine comments** on other people's threads — help, no product mention.
3. Aim for **50+ comment karma** before any product-adjacent reply.

### Week 2 — Replies via Growth Inbox

1. Use **Growth Inbox → Must reply / Worth a look** for comment replies only.
2. Prefer threads where you add real value; approve drafts that sound like a human founder, not marketing.
3. Space replies: **at most 1–2 per day** on a new account, across different threads.
4. Use **Post now** sparingly; if a reply fails with rate limit, wait 24h.

### Week 3+ — Standalone posts

1. Only schedule **original posts** after you have comment history **in that subreddit**.
2. Lead with a personal story or data point, not a multi-question survey.
3. Avoid titles like *"Is X still worth it in 2026?"* with three bullet questions — Reddit often flags these as engagement bait.
4. If a post is removed, message the sub mods (politely) and ask if they can approve it; some sit in mod queue rather than being permanently spam-banned.

## Content patterns to avoid (especially on new accounts)

* Generic market-research posts with stacked questions
* Posting the same draft to multiple subs the same day
* Link posts or App Store URLs before the account is established
* Copy-paste replies across threads
* Posting immediately after connecting Reddit OAuth

## Content patterns that work better

* **Comment replies** that answer the OP's specific situation
* One clear question in the title, body focused on your experience
* Disclosure when mentioning your product (*"full disclosure: I built X"*)
* Participation in daily threads or weekly megathreads where the sub allows it

## Appeeky-specific notes

* **Growth Inbox sidebar → Account health** shows karma, account age, today's API usage, and a `cold` / `warming` / `ready` readiness badge. Use it before scheduling posts.
* **Inbox cleanup** (banner when 100+ pending) bulk-dismisses low-urgency and below-threshold rows so you can focus on high-intent threads.
* **Inbox replies** are lower risk than **scheduled standalone posts** — start with inbox.
* The **reply linter** flags generic openers and missing disclosure; fix warnings before posting.
* Unknown subreddits default to **strict** promo rules in the drafter — add high-traffic subs to your project only after reading their rules wiki.
* Reddit **rate limits** are enforced by Reddit, not Appeeky. Rapid approve → post → approve cycles will trigger `RATELIMIT` errors.

## If a post was removed

1. Check whether it appears in your profile — if yes, it was likely sitewide spam, not a sub ban.
2. Do **not** immediately repost the same text; edit tone and wait.
3. Build karma with neutral comments in that sub for a few days.
4. Contact sub moderators if you believe the post was on-topic.
5. For repeated removals, warm up on smaller niche subs first (e.g. r/test for API smoke tests only).

## Checklist before first scheduled post

* [ ] Reddit account older than 7 days (14+ preferred)
* [ ] 50+ comment karma
* [ ] At least 3–5 comments in the target subreddit (manual or via inbox)
* [ ] No more than one API post that day
* [ ] Title + body reviewed — not survey / engagement-bait shaped
* [ ] Subreddit rules read (promo, flair, link policies)

## Related

* [Growth Channels overview](/docs/growth-channels) — multi-channel model and shared API
* [Reddit Growth](/docs/growth-channels-reddit) — REST endpoints, inbox workflow, scheduling
* [MCP Growth tools](/docs/mcp#growth-channels-reddit-lead-generation) — agent-facing tool reference