Can I promote my product or webinar here?
Yes, but only inside the weekly promo thread, and you must identify yourself by username or vendor flair according to the rule named Vendor Promotions and Webinars.
Subreddit guides
r/msp rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/msp: 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
- 247,312
- Verified
- September 8, 2026
- Minimum comment karma
- 50
- Category
- Consultants and professional services operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Technical Support Request: Please refrain from posting technical support requests. These should be directed to /r/techsupport or /r/sysadmin.
- Repeated question: Your post is something that is submitted on a regular basis (probably more than once or twice per week.) Please try searching /r/msp for your answer before posting. If you still have questions, please rephrase your posts and re-submit it to try and make it more specific. We encourage fresh content :) Thanks!
- Vendor Promotions and Webinars: Vendor participation is encouraged. Feedback and assistance can be invaluable. However, promotion of any products, including webinars, must be kept to the Weekly Promo thread. Vendors are requested to identify themselves by either username or vendor flair.
- No personal attacks or inflammatory language: We're forum for a group of professionals. Language and comments must be semi-professional. Refrain from using Insults, vulgar language and other harassing behavior.
- Tax and legal questions are not allowed.: The purpose of this sub is to share business practices, discuss vendors, and share experiences. Tax and legal advice is best left to those professionals. This includes the sharing or requests for MSAs and other legal contracts.
- VoIP questions outside of MSP programs.: Please refrain from posting questions and requests that deal with VoIP outside of MSP programs. These should be directed to /r/voip or a similar board that specializes in the subject of VoIP. We are strictly a subreddit for MSPs.
- Security Disclosure: Security reports are welcome, but we highly recommend to follow responsible disclosure. If you are unsure of who to contact, feel free to contact our team using the buttons below. When very high risk issues are posted, the mod team might temporarily hide the post until we have confirmation of responsible disclosure.
- No Surveys, Market Research, etc...: No Surveys, Market Research, etc...
- Posting Requirement (Karma): r/MSP requires a minimum of 50 comment karma within the subreddit to create posts. This rule is in place to reduce spam and maintain higher-quality, relevant discussions. New members are encouraged to engage in comments first before posting.
Works well
- Share a specific lesson learned from running or working in an MSP, focused on business practices rather than technical troubleshooting.
- Discuss a vendor experience in detail, including what worked and what did not, without linking to a product page.
- Answer questions in the comments across several weeks to build the 50 comment karma required before you create your own post.
- Post a product promotion or webinar link only inside the weekly promo thread, with your vendor identity visible in your username or flair.
- Ask a specific, non-repeated question about MSP operations that you have already searched the subreddit for and could not find answered.
Avoid
- Do not post technical support requests, as the rule named Technical Support Request says those belong in other subreddits.
- Do not submit common or repeated questions without searching first, since the rule named Repeated question asks you to search before posting.
- Do not promote any product or webinar outside the weekly promo thread, per the rule named Vendor Promotions and Webinars.
- Do not post surveys or market research of any kind, as the rule named No Surveys, Market Research, etc... prohibits them.
- Do not ask for tax or legal advice, including sharing or requesting MSAs and contracts, because the rule named Tax and legal questions are not allowed. bans that.
- Do not post VoIP questions that are not about MSP programs, since the rule named VoIP questions outside of MSP programs. sends those elsewhere.
What actually works in r/msp
These are the highest scoring posts Rankhog observed in r/msp over the past month, with what each one did differently. Rankhog watches this community continuously, so it sees posts when they are published and again as they climb.
- Upvotes
- 181
- Comments
- 52
- Posted
- Sep 12, 2026
Why it worked
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 136
- Comments
- 27
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Upvotes
- 110
- Comments
- 97
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 105
- Comments
- 71
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Why it worked
- Broken into a scannable list
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 60
- Comments
- 52
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Why it worked
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 59
- Comments
- 55
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- Upvotes
- 59
- Comments
- 95
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 58
- Comments
- 54
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Why it worked
- Told in the first person
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 57
- Comments
- 24
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
Why it worked
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 56
- Comments
- 37
- Posted
- Sep 5, 2026
What r/msp Is For
This community is a resource for IT Managed Services Providers. Based on the rules, people come here to share business practices, discuss vendors, and share experiences. It is a professional forum, not a help desk or a legal advice desk. Vendors are welcome to participate and give feedback, but only on the community's terms.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule named Vendor Promotions and Webinars is the one that will make or break a marketing-adjacent post. It says vendor participation is encouraged, but any promotion of products or webinars must go in the Weekly Promo thread, and vendors must identify themselves by username or vendor flair. The rule named No Surveys, Market Research, etc... blocks another common marketing tactic entirely. The rule named Posting Requirement (Karma) means you need 50 comment karma within this subreddit before you can create a post at all, so a brand new account cannot just walk in and publish. The rule named Repeated question also matters, because if your topic has been covered before, moderators will remove it and ask you to search first.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine contribution to the business side of running an MSP. That means sharing a real experience, asking a specific question about business practices, or discussing a vendor in a way that helps other professionals. Before you post anything, spend time in the comments earning at least 50 comment karma so you clear the threshold in the rule named Posting Requirement (Karma). If you are a vendor, identify yourself clearly and save all promotion for the weekly promo thread. When you do post, make it specific and fresh, not a question people have already answered many times.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting technical support requests, as they get removed under the rule named Technical Support Request. Avoid asking questions that come up regularly, because the rule named Repeated question says to search first and make your post specific. Avoid all promotion outside the weekly promo thread, including webinars, per the rule named Vendor Promotions and Webinars. Avoid surveys and market research entirely, since the rule named No Surveys, Market Research, etc... bans them. Avoid tax and legal questions, including requests for MSAs and contracts, under the rule named Tax and legal questions are not allowed. Avoid VoIP questions that are not about MSP programs, because the rule named VoIP questions outside of MSP programs. sends those to other subreddits. Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory language, as the rule named No personal attacks or inflammatory language requires semi-professional conduct. And avoid trying to post before you have earned 50 comment karma in this subreddit, because the rule named Posting Requirement (Karma) will stop you.
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Common questions about r/msp
Can I post a survey or market research link?
No, the rule named No Surveys, Market Research, etc... does not allow any surveys or market research posts.
How much karma do I need before I can post?
You need at least 50 comment karma within r/msp itself before you can create a post, as stated in the rule named Posting Requirement (Karma).
Can I ask for advice on contracts or MSAs?
No, the rule named Tax and legal questions are not allowed. says tax and legal questions, including sharing or requesting MSAs and contracts, are not permitted.
Can I ask a technical support question here?
No, the rule named Technical Support Request directs those to other subreddits instead.