Quick checklist
- 1 account = 1 browser profile
- 1 profile = 1 proxy (residential; rotating is acceptable for Reddit)
- Keep proxy region stable within a country
- Do not create multiple accounts per day from the same IP
Warmup timeline
| Period | Focus | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Setup | Create account, add avatar |
| Days 1–7 | Lurking | Browse subreddits, read posts |
| Days 8–14 | Light participation | Upvote posts, occasional comments |
| Week 3 | Normal activity | Post in subreddits, build karma |
| Week 4+ | Promotion-ready | Self-promotion within community rules (max 10% of activity) |
Safe activity levels
| Action | Recommended level |
|---|---|
| Upvotes | 20–30 / day |
| Comments | 3–5 / day |
| Posts | 1–2 / day after warmup |
| Subreddit joins | 5–10 / day |
| Self-promotion | Max 10% of total activity |
Reddit-specific rules
- Most active subreddits require positive karma to post — build karma in smaller communities first
- Reddit’s spam filter tracks identical posts across accounts — duplicate content gets flagged automatically
- Many subreddits have minimum account age rules (30, 90, 180 days) — check before posting
- Do not post the same link from multiple accounts, even in different subreddits
Common ban triggers — Reddit
- Posting promotional links on a brand-new account
- Same post or comment submitted from multiple accounts
- Creating 5+ accounts from the same IP in one session
- Vote manipulation (upvoting your own posts from other accounts)
Quora
Quora is more conservative than Reddit. It’s an answer-focused platform where accounts are expected to provide genuine expertise. Quora actively removes low-quality answers and promotional content.Warmup timeline
| Period | Focus | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Setup | Create account, complete profile with real-looking bio |
| Days 1–7 | Reading | Follow topics, read answers |
| Days 8–14 | Light activity | Upvote answers, follow writers |
| Week 3 | Participate | Write 2–3 genuine answers per day |
| Week 4+ | Promotion | Include links sparingly in relevant answers |
Safe activity levels
| Action | Recommended level |
|---|---|
| Upvotes | 10–15 / day |
| Answers | 2–4 / day |
| Questions | 1–2 / day |
| Links in answers | 1 per answer, only when relevant |
Common ban triggers — Quora
- New account answering questions with affiliate or promotional links immediately
- Identical answers posted across multiple questions
- Accounts with no profile information or activity history
See also
- LinkedIn — dedicated guide for LinkedIn
- Best proxy for your case
- Maintaining trust score
- Common mistakes to avoid