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While many communities on Reddit are public and easy to join, many other subreddits are actually private. You can still join a private subreddit, but you'll need to request permission from the moderators and wait until your request is approved. This wikiHow article will teach you how to send a private message to the moderators of a private subreddit and ask to join as a new member.
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1 Open Reddit in your internet browser. This will bring you to the Reddit front page.[1]XResearch source
You'll need to use your computer's web browser to request to join a private subreddit. The mobile Reddit app for Android, iPhone, and iPad cannot display private subreddits and won't let you to send a message to a group of moderators.[2]XResearch source
2 Sign in to your personal account. Click Log In in the top-right corner and enter your username and password in the respective fields.
You may also log in via Google, Apple, or a magic link sent to your e-mail.
If you do not have an account, you can create one from the Reddit front page as well.[3]XResearch source
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3 Click the bell icon next to your username. This opens a dropdown menu with your notifications and your messages. Tap the Messages section on the right to pull up all of your communications on Reddit.
4 Click send a private message. This button is located next to the inbox tab in the top-left corner of your screen. It will start a new private message.
Visiting the private subreddit's page should also present you with the options to Message the Mods or Request to Join, both of which will open this same private message form.
5 Type /r/name of the private subreddit in the "to" field. Entering the subreddit name here will send your message to all of this subreddit's moderators.[4]XResearch source
If you don't know a private subreddit's /r/name, open the subreddit in your browser and check the end of its URL link in your address bar.
For example, if the subreddit URL is www.reddit.com/r/privatesub1/, you should enter /r/privatesub1 into the "to" field.
6 Enter a relevant subject line in the "subject" field. Make sure your subject line is brief and to the point. Considering something like Request to Join Community.
7 Write a message expressing your desire to join the private subreddit. In the "message" field, politely explain why you want to join the private subreddit, and request an invite from the moderators.
Be sure to consult the About Community and the Rules tabs on the subreddit to see if there is any criteria for membership, so you can include any relevant info in your message.
There is no guarantee your join request will be approved. Some private subreddits have very selective criteria for accepting new members.
8 Click the send button. This will send your message to all of this subreddit's moderators.
9 Check your messages inbox for a reply. Give the moderators some time to read your message, and regularly check your inbox for a reply. If your request is approved, you may receive an invite link from one of the moderators.
If you do not get accepted and still want to discuss the topic on Reddit, consider starting your own subreddit.
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Reviewed by: Stan Kats Professional Technologist This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Cory Stillman. Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been viewed 348,785 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 6Updated: July 23, 2025 Views: 348,785 Categories: Featured Articles | Reddit In other languages Spanish German Indonesian Dutch Italian
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1 Open Reddit in your internet browser. This will bring you to the Reddit front page.[1] 
2 Sign in to your personal account. Click Log In in the top-right corner and enter your username and password in the respective fields. 
3 Click the bell icon next to your username. This opens a dropdown menu with your notifications and your messages. Tap the Messages section on the right to pull up all of your communications on Reddit. 
4 Click send a private message. This button is located next to the inbox tab in the top-left corner of your screen. It will start a new private message. 
5 Type /r/name of the private subreddit in the "to" field. Entering the subreddit name here will send your message to all of this subreddit's moderators.[4] 
6 Enter a relevant subject line in the "subject" field. Make sure your subject line is brief and to the point. Considering something like Request to Join Community. 
7 Write a message expressing your desire to join the private subreddit. In the "message" field, politely explain why you want to join the private subreddit, and request an invite from the moderators. 
8 Click the send button. This will send your message to all of this subreddit's moderators. 
9 Check your messages inbox for a reply. Give the moderators some time to read your message, and regularly check your inbox for a reply. If your request is approved, you may receive an invite link from one of the moderators. 
Community Answer Private subreddits usually have content that wouldn't be appropriate for the whole world to see. For example, embarrassing/humiliating stories or personally identifying information that could give someone's identity or location away. They might also be only for a closed group of friends or family. Some private subreddits are actually empty or inactive, or are just joke pages. The information box in the subreddit should say what the subreddit is for. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 18 Helpful 27 
Community Answer Because it's for embarrassing and private content. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 6 
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