LaunchWakeCan I post my startup on r/cybersecurity?
Direct promotion is routinely removed and can hurt your account standing. Only post something that stands on its own; a pitch will get pulled fast.
Why the ban risk is high
- Community norms discourage undisclosed promotion; contribute value first.
The rules, in plain English
How to post here safely
- Frame the post as a lesson, guide, or question — value first.
- Read the subreddit rules and respect any self-promo ratio or thread.
- Engage in the comments; mention your tool only as context.
- Don't put a link in the title.
- Don't drop a bare product pitch outside the designated thread.
Account requirements
- Keep promotion under 10% of your posts + comments in this subreddit — roughly nine genuine contributions per promo post.
- Promote a given product at most once per week; enforcement is automated.
- A zero-history account posting an offsite link is removed — contribute before you share anything of yours.
- Ad-bearing blog posts need the 'Corporate Blog' flair; AI-generated content is forbidden sub-wide, and soliciting DMs can mean a ban.
Source: r/cybersecurity rules + promotion wiki — promotion must stay under 10% of your activity in the sub and at most once a week per promoted entity; zero-history offsite links are not allowed.
Frequently asked
Can I post my startup on r/cybersecurity?
High ban risk. Direct promotion is routinely removed and can hurt your account standing. Only post something that stands on its own; a pitch will get pulled fast.
What gets posts removed on r/cybersecurity?
Community norms discourage undisclosed promotion; contribute value first. In short: Don't put a link in the title.
When is the best time to post on r/cybersecurity?
Weekday mornings ET. 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 r/cybersecurity?
Yes — r/cybersecurity gates posting on a warmed-up, credible profile. (Source: r/cybersecurity rules + promotion wiki — promotion must stay under 10% of your activity in the sub and at most once a week per promoted entity; zero-history offsite links are not allowed.) Tip: Keep promotion under 10% of your posts + comments in this subreddit — roughly nine genuine contributions per promo post.
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