LaunchWakeCan I post my startup on Indie Hackers Discord?
Self-promotion is tolerated but policed. Frame the post as a lesson or a genuine contribution and the tool as context, or it may be removed.
Why the ban risk is medium
- Explicit limits on self-promotion and marketing language.
The rules, in plain English
How to post here safely
- Post only in the dedicated #showcase / #i-made-this / self-promo channel.
- Share what you built as a person, and stick around to answer questions.
- Don't drop product links in help, support, or general channels — that's spam.
- Don't cold-DM members or ping @everyone.
Frequently asked
Can I post my startup on Indie Hackers Discord?
Medium ban risk. Self-promotion is tolerated but policed. Frame the post as a lesson or a genuine contribution and the tool as context, or it may be removed.
What gets posts removed on Indie Hackers Discord?
Explicit limits on self-promotion and marketing language. In short: Don't drop product links in help, support, or general channels — that's spam.
When is the best time to post on Indie Hackers Discord?
Anytime in the share-your-project channel. Timing helps, but fit and format matter more — a rule-breaking post fails at any hour.
Do I need an established account to post on Indie Hackers Discord?
There's no hard gate, but a fresh, empty account posting a launch is the classic removal trigger here. Comment and contribute for a week or two first.
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