Using 9GAG
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How can I create a 9GAG account?
You can create a 9GAG account via your Facebook account, Google account, Apple account, or email address.
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Why can't I signup with my email/change my email address?
Some email domains are not supported for registration due to security reasons. Please select other email domains accordingly.
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I can't verify my account/I didn't receive the verification email.
Check your spam folder first. If it isn't there, contact us here: https://9gag.com/help
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I forgot my password. How do I reset it?
You can reset your password here: https://9gag.com/recover
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My account was suspended.
You could be banned from 9GAG without warnings if you violate 9GAG rules repeatedly. If you suspect that your account has been suspended, co...
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How do I change my display name?
You can change your display name on Profile Settings > Edit Profile > NameNote that there is a cooldown period after changing the name...
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How do I change my current country?
You cannot change your current country, but you can change your hometown on your profile settings on desktop web.
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How do I change or hide my gender?
You can change your Gender on Profile Settings > Edit Profile > Gender. You can set your gender to Male, Female or Unspecified. Note t...
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How do I change or hide my birthday?
You can change your birthday on Profile Settings > Edit Profile > Birthday.
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How do I add to or edit the Intro section about myself?
You can edit your intro section about you on Profile Settings > Edit Profile > Short description.
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How do I connect or disconnect to my Facebook, Google or Apple account?
You can connect or disconnect to your Facebook, Google or Apple account on desktop web on https://9gag.com/settings/profile
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How do I change my profile colour?
You can change your profile color on Profile Settings > Edit Profile > Profile color
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How do I change my online status?
You can hide your online status with Ninja mode (PRO+ members only). When you hide your online status, you won't be able to see the online s...
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How to change to dark mode when using 9GAG?
You can change to dark mode on Profile Settings > Display > Dark Mode
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How do I see the uploaded posts?
You can see your uploaded posts on your profile page > Posts.
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How do I see the commented posts?
You can see your commented posts on your profile page > Comments.
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How do I see the upvoted posts?
You can see your upvoted posts on your profile page > Upvotes
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How do I edit a post I have uploaded on 9GAG?
You cannot edit a post once you have uploaded it on 9GAG.
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How do I remove a post I have uploaded on 9GAG?
Go to your post and tap the delete button which is located under the sharing buttons.
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How do I share a 9GAG post to other social media platform?
You can share a post to other social mediat platform by tapping the "Share" under the post near the comment button.
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What are the topics (Movie & TV, Humor, Girl) mean?
The topics you see are called Interests. You may find the topics you might be interested in and their related tags under the Interest list o...
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Can I edit or create new interests?
You cannot edit or create new interests at this moment. You can pin an interest to your drawer menu or follow interest to get notifications ...
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What does the pin symbol mean near the interest/tag name under drawer menu?
It means the interests/tags you have favorited. You can add any interest/tag to your pin list by clicking the pin symbol on web.Pinned inter...
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What can I search for on 9GAG?
You can search for posts and tags under the search bar on 9GAG.
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How do I search for something on 9GAG?
You can tap on the search icon to search anything on 9GAG, it's on the top of the app near the alarm button.
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How do I clear my search history?
You can clear your search history by tabbing "Clear" after tabbing the search icon.
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How to search for a user profile on 9GAG?
You cannot search for a user profile at this moment.
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Can I hide my uploaded posts from public search?
You cannot hide your uploaded posts from public search, but you can upload your posts to your profile only. Only users who are viewing your ...
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What are Hot, Trending, Fresh, Top and other genres (ie, Anime, Lifestyle)?
Hot, Trending, Fresh, and Top and the main lists of 9GAG, they are the hottest, rising, and newest posts on 9GAG. Other genres (i.e. Anime, ...
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Can I create my own tags?
You can add up to 3 tags when creating a post.
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What can I upload to 9GAG?
You can upload pictures, GIFs, Videos, and Articles on 9GAG.
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What influences the order of posts on 9GAG?
The posts on 9GAG are ranked by the performance of the posts over the creation time.
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What are “upvote” and “downvote”?
Give an upvote to the post if you like the content; give a downvote to the post if you don't like the content.
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How do I save or unsave a post?
You can tap the button near the [⋯] on the top right corner of the post to save a post, you can tap on it again to unsave it.
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How do I download a post?
You can download a post by tapping "Share" below the post, then selecting "Download media".
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I have seen a post repeatedly and don’t want to see it anymore. What can I do?
You can hide the post by tapping More [⋯] or [▾] next to the post / comment and select "I've seen this post"
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How do I view sensitive content?
You can view sensitive content once you have logged in on 9GAG and verify your age.
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How do I sort hot, new or fresh comments?
You can sort comments by Hot or Fresh below the post.
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How do I sort hot, new or fresh comments?
You can sort comments by Hot or New below the voting buttons after tabbing on the post.
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How do I react to a post or comment on 9GAG?
You cannot react to a post, but you can upvote or downvote a post on 9GAG.
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How do I upload picture/GIF comments?
You can upload picture/GIF comments by tapping the camera button near the comment input box and selecting "Choose from library".
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How do I use MEMEFUL to upload a meme when making comments?
You can create a meme on https://memeful.com/generator, and then upload it to the comment section of the post.
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How do I reply/upvote a comment?
You can reply to a comment by tapping the "Reply" button below the comment, or upvote/downvote the comment near the "Reply" button.
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How do I tag other users when uploading comments?
You can tag up to 3 users by using @ when uploading comments.
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What does “follow thread” mean?
If you have followed a thread, you will get notifications if anyone has replied on the thread you have followed.
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What will happen if I select “I don’t like this” in a comment?
The comment will be hidden from you.
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I don’t want to see comments from that user anymore. What can I do?
You can block the user by tapping More [⋯] below the comment.
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My comments/posts are not shown to public. Why?
Your comments/posts could be blocked by the system for containing spam or offensive words. If this happens continuously, you can report the ...
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How do I upload a post on 9GAG?
On apps or mobile web: You can upload a post on 9GAG by tapping the "+" buttonOn desktop web: You can upload a post on 9GAG by clicking the ...
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What kinds of file I can upload as a post?
You can upload Jpeg, PNG, MP4, GIF as a post.
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How do I upload a video on 9GAG?
You can upload videos by selecting media on your phone/computer.
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Why am I asked to add tags when uploading a post?
Adding related tags to your post may increase the exposure of your post and hence improve the post performance.
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What things will happen if a post is indicated as sensitive content?
The post will be masked, only logged in users will be able to view it.
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Are there any tips when giving a post a title?
Writing a creative/interesting title will boost the performance of your post.
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Why am I being told that I have been uploading posts too much and stop me from posting temporarily?
Your account might be restricted by the system due to security reasons if:- you are a new member- you are inactive for a long time- you have...
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How can I publish an anonymous post?
Anonymous uploading is currently unavailable at the moment.
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