Can I share a link to my product here?
The community has no published rules, so there is no stated policy on links. Keep any link directly tied to a Domain Name System question or resource.
Subreddit guides
r/dns rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/dns: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 30,873
- Verified
- September 25, 2026
- Category
- DevOps and infrastructure operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
No subreddit-specific rules were displayed on the public rules page when Rankhog verified it on 2026-09-25.
Works well
- Answer a specific question about the Domain Name System with a clear explanation and no product pitch.
- Share a real dns configuration problem you ran into and how you solved it, as a way to start a useful conversation.
- Reply to someone struggling with a dns issue, give a step by step fix, and only mention your tool if it directly addresses what they asked.
Avoid
- Do not post about topics unrelated to the Domain Name System.
- Do not use this community as a billboard for your product without adding genuine value.
- Do not ignore the tone of the room, since with no published rules you have to read the room yourself.
What r/dns Is For
This community is for discussion of the Domain Name System. The public description links to the Wikipedia article on the Domain Name System, so the scope is clear and narrow. People who post here are asking about or sharing things directly tied to how domain name resolution works.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine question or a useful answer about the Domain Name System. If you are a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, the move is to find a real dns question someone asked and write a clear, helpful reply. If your product solves a problem mentioned in the thread, you can mention it only after you have already provided value with your explanation. Keep everything tied to the Domain Name System, because that is the only scope the community signals.
What To Avoid
Since there are no published rules, the safest assumption is that anything off topic or unhelpful will draw moderator attention. Do not post about unrelated products, do not drop promotional links without context, and do not treat the community as a free ad slot. Keep your posts focused on the Domain Name System and be respectful to other members.
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Common questions about r/dns
Is self promotion allowed?
There is no rule against it, but with no published rules you should stay strictly on the topic of the Domain Name System and be genuinely useful.
Are there any specific rules I should read before posting?
No. The community has no published rules page, so you have to use common sense and keep things relevant and respectful.
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