Use modmail to pitch an expert AMA to subreddit moderators, explain the community value clearly, and coordinate timing, proof, and format before the event.
Modmail template for AMA approval
When proposing an official, scheduled AMA session with a recognized expert.
Pitch the AMA through modmail first
A successful AMA usually needs moderator support. Mods can approve the topic, request proof, help schedule the thread, and decide whether the session is a fit for their community. That is why this page leads with reddit modmail intent and treats AMA as the scenario. The goal is to help you message moderators with a clear value proposition, not to force a generic AMA everywhere.
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Use the template page as the entry point, then move into subreddit discovery, timing, and safer execution paths.
Customization
Don't pitch a general AMA. Pitch an AMA about a highly specific, complex topic the subreddit struggles with.
Explicitly state that this is for education, not lead generation.
How to use
Ensure the person doing the AMA actually has the credentials to back it up.
Message the mods 1-2 weeks in advance of when you'd like to host it.
Be prepared to send the mods private proof of identity (e.g., a photo with a timestamp).
Examples
Avoid
Our CEO wants to do an AMA about our new product launch. When can we schedule this?
Better
Hi mods, our lead engineer spent 5 years building anti-fraud systems at [Big Bank]. Would the community be interested in an AMA on how modern credit card fraud actually works? We can provide verification whenever you need.
The better version offers deep, non-promotional expertise that the community will find fascinating.
Mistakes
Mods reject AMAs that sound like general PR interviews.
FAQ
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