Reddit is one of the most popular social media platforms, even if not as popular as Facebook and Google but stands among the top three. Well, this platform is known for its discussions on a wide range of topics. Also, it has quite a huge loyal fan following.
But what if Reddit stops working suddenly? Yes, it can be quite frustrating. So, here are a few guidelines that can help you during such times.
Is your Reddit OK?
But how do you know that Reddit is working or is it some other technical problem? To check any issues you can visit Redditstatus.com. This is a website usually used for checking if all systems are operational. You also have the Down Detector tool, which can help you to identify any glitch. If the issue is widespread, then you will see a notice warning “problems at Reddit” or “possible problems at Reddit”. There can be few issues that you can usually face.These includes the following:
- Is Reddit down?
- Is your Reddit not updated?
- Did you get banned?
- Network administration restrictions
The fixing strategies
So, how do you fix the issues in Reddit? Given below are the steps which you can take if you face any of the above mentioned issues:
If your Reddit is down then you can restart your app. Just Close and re-open the Reddit platform. Close the app and re-open it to see if it gets all the gears in place. If you’re using a browser, close it entirely and open the website back up
Next check if your app is updated or not. In case it’s not updated you need to update the app. To do so, you need to check if any updates are available from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or any other app store you may be using.
If you notice your posts and comments aren’t getting any interaction, then you might be banned for breaking Reddit’s or a subreddit’s rule. To fix this you can contact Reddit/ the subreddit moderator, to get the ban removed.
Lastly, there is a chance that the internet you’re using is being blocked by Reddit. This usually happens when using Wi-Fi in libraries, schools and offices, among others. The administrator of the network can block access to any site. In such cases you need to try to get permission to access the site.
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