RED App FAQ

Find answers to common questions about using REDnote (Xiaohongshu)

How to Create a RED Account?

There are two ways to create a RED account:

Method 1: Register with Phone Number

  1. Open the RED app and tap "Register"
  2. Allow access to contacts when prompted
  3. Enter your phone number and tap "Confirm"
  4. Enter the verification code you receive
  5. Set your password
  6. Complete your profile (username, avatar, etc.)

Method 2: Register with Email

  1. Open the RED app and tap "Register"
  2. Choose "Email Registration"
  3. Enter your email address
  4. Check your email and click the verification link
  5. Set your password
  6. Complete your profile

How to Switch RED App to English?

Follow these steps to change the app language to English:

  1. Open the RED app and tap "Me" or "我" tab in the bottom right corner
  2. Tap the Settings icon (gear icon) in the top right corner
  3. In the Settings menu, find and tap "Language"
  4. Select "English" from the language options
  5. The app will automatically switch to English

Note: The app will remember your language preference for future sessions

How to Create a Post?

Basic steps to create a post on RED:

  1. Tap the "+" icon in the bottom navigation bar
  2. Select photos or videos to share
  3. Write your content
  4. Add hashtags (3-5 recommended)
  5. Choose appropriate category
  6. Tap "Post" to publish

How to Add Product Links?

To add product links in your post:

  1. While editing your post, tap "Add Product"
  2. Search for the product you want to link
  3. Select the relevant product
  4. Tap "Confirm" to add it to your post

Note: You can only link to products available within the RED platform

What Are the Posting Guidelines?

Important guidelines for creating posts:

  • Use high-quality images (1080p+ recommended)
  • Create concise, engaging titles (15-30 characters)
  • Ensure content is original and authentic
  • Use 3-5 relevant hashtags
  • Select the correct content category
  • Follow platform rules and avoid restricted content

How to Increase Post Visibility?

Tips to improve your post visibility:

  • Use popular but relevant hashtags
  • Post during peak hours (8-10 PM)
  • Maintain high-quality, original content
  • Engage with followers and reply to comments
  • Post content consistently
  • Participate in trending topics