How to Make a Subreddit Private

Managing a subreddit can be a rewarding experience, but sometimes you might want to keep your community exclusive or limit who can join and see the content. Making your subreddit private can help you achieve that. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to make your subreddit private, ensuring that only approved members can view and participate in your community.

How to Make a Subreddit Private

Now you can create an exclusive community in which only approved members can access and participate. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Log into your Reddit account from a browser.
2. Click on your profile icon and select the subreddit you want to make private.
3. Click on Mod Tools at the right-hand sidebar.
4. In the left panel, scroll down and click on General Settings.
5. In the menu, click on Community Settings.
6. Under Type of Community, select Private.
7. Scroll down and click the Save Changes button.

This way any subreddit will not become restricted. 

How to Confirm Your Subreddit Is Private

After making the necessary changes, it’s important to confirm that your subreddit is private. Here are some steps on how you can do it:

Note: you can also ask unapproved users to visit your subreddit to ensure they see the private message.

1. Log out of your Reddit account or open an incognito/private browsing window.
2. Try to access your subreddit’s URL to check for the private message.

If you are unable to publicly access the subreddit, this indicates that it is not accessible to all users. 

How to Set Up Approval Requirements for a Private Subreddit:

By following these steps, moderators can effectively manage who can access a restricted subreddit, ensuring a high-quality and targeted user base. Here’s how to effectively do so:

1. Log into your Reddit account and click on your profile icon.
2. Select the subreddit of your choice and click the Mod Tools.
3. In the left panel, scroll down and click on User Management.
4. Click on Approved and select Approve User.
5. Under the label Add approved user enter the username of the person you want to approve, and click Add User.

This way you can make sure who can enter your subreddit.

Also Read: How to Report a Subreddit on Reddit Desktop and Mobile

We hope this guide helps you make your subreddit private and create a secure, engaging community. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask in the comments below. Stay tuned for more helpful guides on managing your Reddit community.