Reddit - Getting Started Guide

Beeper connects with Reddit to bring your Reddit Chat direct messages and group chats into your unified inbox. By linking your Reddit account to Beeper, you can send and receive Reddit messages — right alongside your other chat apps — all in one place.

What do you need?

Here's what you need to confirm before connecting your Reddit account to Beeper.

• A Reddit account. This one seems obvious, but here are some requirements:
  • Account Credentials: You must connect Reddit to Beeper using your username and password.
  • If you created your Reddit account via SSO (Apple Account or Google, e.g.), you must create a password for your account. Also make sure you have your username noted down. 
• 2FA.
  • You must enable 2FA on your Reddit account in order to use it with Beeper. 
• Existing chat history. Reddit does not support chat for brand new accounts. You must have previous chat history on Reddit before connecting the account to Beeper.

Beeper Desktop

1. Open the Settings → Accounts
2. Scroll down and select Add an Account
3. Select Reddit
4. Choose between Beeper Cloud or Beeper On-Device Connections. 
   1. More info:
      • Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud - What's the difference?
      • Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud: What Goes to Beeper Servers?

5. Follow the prompt to log in with your Reddit username and password.
6. Enter the 6-digit two-factor authentication (2FA) code from your authenticator app when asked.

Beeper Android

1. Open your Beeper Android app and go to Settings → Chat Accounts.
2. Click '+ Add an Account'.
3. Select Reddit
4. Choose between Beeper Cloud or Beeper On-Device Connections. 
   1. More info:
      • Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud - What's the difference?
      • Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud: What Goes to Beeper Servers?

5. Follow the prompt to log in with your Reddit username and password.
6. Enter the 6-digit two-factor authentication (2FA) code from your authenticator app when asked.

Beeper iOS

1. Open your Beeper iOS app and go to Settings → Accounts.
2. Scroll down and click 'Add an Account'.
3. Select Reddit
4. Choose between Beeper Cloud or Beeper On-Device Connections. 
   1. More info:
      • Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud - What's the difference?
      • Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud: What Goes to Beeper Servers?

5. Follow the prompt to log in with your Reddit username and password.
6. Enter the 6-digit two-factor authentication (2FA) code from your authenticator app when asked.

Having trouble connecting?

• You sign in to Reddit with Google or Apple: Beeper needs your Reddit username and password. Set a password for your account on reddit.com first, then connect Reddit in Beeper.
• You're asked for a code: That's expected for 2FA. Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app.
• No captcha appears: That's expected. Reddit's bot check runs in the background, so there's nothing to solve.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I log in to Reddit on Beeper with my Google or Apple account?
   No. You need to connect Reddit to Beeper using your username and password. If you created your Reddit account with Google or Apple sign-in, first create a password for your Reddit account, then use it to log in to Beeper.
    
2. Do I need two-factor authentication (2FA) on my Reddit account?
   Yes. You must enable 2FA on your Reddit account before connecting it to Beeper. During login, you'll be asked for the 6-digit code from your authenticator app.
    
3. I just created my Reddit account. Can I connect it right away?
   We recommend waiting. Use your new Reddit account for a couple of days and build up some messaging history before connecting it to Beeper.
    
4. Which Reddit messages come into Beeper?
   Reddit Chat direct messages and group chats, including message requests. Old-style Reddit inbox messages (private messages sent through the Reddit inbox) aren't bridged.
    
5. Can I connect more than one Reddit account?
   Though Beeper Cloud only supports one account at the time, you can connect multiple accounts on Beeper On-Device. A Beeper Plus or Beeper Plus Plus subscription is required to use Multi-Account.
    
6. My connection to Reddit keeps dropping. What can I do?
   Try re-authenticating via Settings > Accounts.
    
7. Will my past Reddit conversations show up in Beeper?
   Yes. When you connect, Beeper imports the latest 50 messages in each chat, and up to 50 in each thread. After that:
   • Beeper Cloud imports the rest of each chat's history in the background, as far back as Reddit keeps it.
   • Beeper On-Device loads older messages as you scroll up.
8. What happens if Beeper is offline for a while?
   When it reconnects, Beeper catches up on up to 500 missed messages per chat.
    
9. Can I start a new Reddit conversation from Beeper?
   Yes. You can start new DMs and group chats from Beeper by searching for Reddit usernames.
    
10. Can I accept or ignore message requests?
    Yes. You can accept or ignore Reddit message requests from Beeper.
     
11. Is text formatting supported?
    Text works both ways, but formatting (bold, italics, etc.) is turned into plain text.
     
12. Can I send photos, videos or files?
    Only partially. Images and GIFs (JPEG, PNG, WebP and GIF) work both ways. WebP images may arrive as JPEG. Reddit Chat doesn't support video, audio or other files. Captions sent from Beeper don't show on Reddit.
     
13. Can I send or receive voice messages?
    No. Reddit Chat doesn't support audio messages.
     
14. Can I react to messages with emoji?
    Yes, with limits. Incoming reactions show as Reddit's own reaction images. When you react from Beeper, you can only use Reddit's reaction set. Other emoji won't send.
     
15. Can I edit a message after sending it?
    No. Reddit doesn't support editing messages, in either direction. Edits made on Reddit won't show up in Beeper, and you can't edit a Reddit message from Beeper.
     
16. Can I delete a message?
    Yes. Deletes work both ways, but you can only delete a message from Beeper within 60 minutes of sending it.
     
17. Can I reply directly to a specific message?
    Yes. Replies and threads work both ways. Replies you send from Beeper show up as Reddit thread replies.
     
18. Will I see typing indicators?
    Yes. Typing indicators work both ways, except while a message request is still pending. They'll start showing once the request is accepted.
     
19. Will I see read receipts?
    Yes. Read receipts work both ways, but you'll only see when someone has read your message if their read receipts are public on Reddit.
     
20. What can I manage in a Reddit group chat?
    You can change the group name and invite or remove members, both ways. Reddit doesn't support group avatars, and the group description, member roles and bans can't be changed from Beeper.
     
21. What happens if I delete a Reddit chat in Beeper?
    Deleting a DM hides it. Deleting a group chat makes you leave the group on Reddit.
     
22. Can I block someone on Reddit from Beeper?
    Not yet. Blocking isn't supported for Reddit on Beeper at the moment.
     
23. Do these features work the same whether I use Beeper Cloud or Beeper On-Device for Reddit?
    Mostly. The only difference is how older history is loaded: Beeper Cloud imports it in the background, while Beeper On-Device loads it as you scroll up.
     
24. Can I sign in using email?
    No. You can sign in only with your Reddit username for now. 

🆘 Need More Help?

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