Reddit ban solutions

[Justat3mpsir]

Have been trying to figure this out for a week.
Some caveats: currently financially challenged and have trouble getting a PC or laptop, but working on it. I literally only have like 2 iPhones right now. Sorry, this will be a little low tech
Got banned from 1 main account on old iPhone, then foolishly tried to make a new one instead of going to appeals first, now every account on my device is banned, possibly even IP banned. I did make a new one (used proton VPN, cellular data only, Lunascape mobile proxy browser (switched user agent)), it survived for a day (a lot longer than the rest), and then it got banned immediately after like the 4th comment I made. So maybe it was cuz of its behavior, idk.
I made an account with an office PC (not mine, ofc) with proton mail, haven’t checked it yet, though it’s only been 1 day. I did a few upvotes, browsing, and 1 comment saying “nostalgia”

I’m currently thinking of 2 setups according to my circumstances I might try in future. Keep in mind, my goal is only like 1 or 2 accounts that I can use long term so that I can literally ask questions about technical or work stuff. Don’t really care for reddit like that, but there’s so much traffic on it so that’s its main selling point, I guess.
(The different phone is a bit old, however it’s not the banned one so that’s a +. However, it has accessed my wifi (possibly banned ip) in the past, and the Reddit website a long time ago, though no app. So idk if Reddit can figure out this different phone has previously used that (banned) ip. This is my main issue.)

1: different iPhone (different iCloud), only uses browser, new account (new proton email, made in different ip), don’t use wifi when using reddit (banned ip), only use hotspot (of old phone, banned), no reddit app, only reddit website. At first, change grammar style (punctuation at end of every sentence, change spacing, different phrases), low activity at first (don’t post, only upvote, save, or very few brief specific comments), only browse major subreddits at first (ask reddit, tech support), maybe login once/twice a week)

2: different iPhone (different iCloud), only uses browser, new Reddit account (new proton email, made in different ip), don’t use wifi when using reddit (banned ip), uses its own SIM card cellular data, no reddit app, only reddit website. At first, change grammar style (punctuation at end of every sentence, change spacing, different phrases), low activity at first (don’t post, only upvote, save, or very few brief specific comments), only browse major subreddits at first (ask reddit, tech support), maybe login once/twice a week).

For both setups, I will either turn on cellular or turn on hotspot, turn off wifi, and then log in to reddit via browser. After logging out and clearing browser cookies/cache/etc, only then will I turn on wifi. Not superrr duper worried about browser fingerprint/ID (should I be?) since this different phone has never touched the banned reddit accounts or app (though it has used the website a long time ago, ≈1 year)

A few things:
- I keep getting conflicting advice on browsers (especially since I’m on iOS) about whether to use Brave, Firefox, safari, or chrome. Some say brave/safari have better fingerprinting or that chrome blends in better, I’m not sure.
- this different phone has accessed my wifi/ip before, so I don’t know if reddit can tell. And I’m not sure if reddit cares/can differentiate if you use hotspot or cellular.

Thanks all !

 

[Salamouna]

reddit's flagging you on device level, not just ip. all those accounts getting burned same device means they know it's the same hardware even with vpn. the iphone that accessed old bans is the killer - reddit prob has that device fingerprint blacklisted now. you need weeks between account creation on same device or just switch phones entirely

 

[Lannister10]

Reddit doesn't just ban accounts but they link your entire footprint (hardware IDs, IP, linked phone/email, and browser cache) to chain-ban you.

To stay safe:

• Use dedicated residential or 4G mobile proxies (never datacenter IPs/free VPNs).
• Use an anti-detect browser or separate devices to mask hardware fingerprints.
• Keep every account completely isolated with a unique email and phone number. No cross-linking.

 

[Justat3mpsir]

reddit's flagging you on device level, not just ip. all those accounts getting burned same device means they know it's the same hardware even with vpn. the iphone that accessed old bans is the killer - reddit prob has that device fingerprint blacklisted now. you need weeks between account creation on same device or just switch phones entirely

Hi, I’m thinking of switching devices to an older phone. Although I’m unsure about the other aspects.
Do you think my plan of just only using cellular for Reddit will work? Can it still detect my IP stuff?

Reddit doesn't just ban accounts but they link your entire footprint (hardware IDs, IP, linked phone/email, and browser cache) to chain-ban you.

To stay safe:

• Use dedicated residential or 4G mobile proxies (never datacenter IPs/free VPNs).
• Use an anti-detect browser or separate devices to mask hardware fingerprints.
• Keep every account completely isolated with a unique email and phone number. No cross-linking.

Hi, my plan is to use entirely separate proton emails, different device (to bypass device ID), and when using Reddit to only use cellular data (safari private browsing). Is this a safe bet?

 

[curdoc]

I’d honestly just appeal the original ban. Making more accounts with different VPNs and browsers will probably just keep getting them banned.

 

[Justat3mpsir]

I’d honestly just appeal the original ban. Making more accounts with different VPNs and browsers will probably just keep getting them banned.

Hi, thx for the reply. Unfortunately I was a bit foolish and didn’t research before making the accounts. I did appeal a few times but it was rejected. Not to mention the multiple accounts probably made it even more permanent, aka no appeal success.
But currently, do you think the setup with the new phone & cellular is viable? I heard someone uses 4g /5g from India and they were able to make a few hundred accounts. Just looking for something low tech.

 

[dataseo123]

That sounds frustrating I'd probably stick with the official appeal process first instead of trying multiple new setups I'd be interested to hear if anyone has managed to get a long term account back through a successful appeal

 

[Justat3mpsir]

That sounds frustrating I'd probably stick with the official appeal process first instead of trying multiple new setups I'd be interested to hear if anyone has managed to get a long term account back through a successful appeal

Hi, thanks for answering. Unfortunately I was a bit foolish and didn’t research before making the accounts, I did appeal a few times but it was rejected. Also the ban evasions it detected made it even more permanent, aka no appeal success.
But do you think the 2nd setup will work?