Step 1 · In PodSwap
Create your free account
Use the sign-in link sent to your email. Complete your name and the short welcome survey, then choose your platform. Instagram has the full set of tools; TikTok currently offers the comment exchange.
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Getting started with PodSwap: your first exchange
Join free, connect your public handle, choose your niches and complete a guided first exchange. Learn what to do while a room is waiting to open.
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Getting started with PodSwap: your first exchange
- 01Create your free account
- 02Connect your handle and choose niches
- 03Choose a post and complete verification
Choose a step to explore. You stay in control.
Step 2 · In PodSwap
Connect your handle and choose niches
Enter your public username, check the account summary and select the subjects you create about. These choices help other creators understand your work and help PodSwap find suitable matches.
Step 3 · In PodSwap
Choose a post and complete verification
Select the post you want to use, prepare your comments and follow the guided verification instructions. Verification includes engagement steps; entering a handle alone does not complete setup.
How it works
The loop, end to end
Every action is performed by a person. There is no automation anywhere in that loop, which is the way you stay in control of your participation. Follow your social platform’s rules and account warnings.
What a point buys
Give 7, get 5
Points earned
3
Engagements on your posts
15
by real creators, by hand
On Free, 21 actions earn 3 points. Free: 7 actions = 1 point · Pro: 6 actions = 1 point · Max: 5 actions = 1 point · Every tier: 1 point = 5 engagements. Pro and Max are waitlist-only.
Before you start
What to expect
Your first session is guided. Once setup is complete, you can earn points through exchanges, explore the creation tools and look for collaborators. A room may need more creators before receiving engagement opens.
Joining is free. Tools may require a connected account and have usage allowances. See what the free plan includes →
Free to join · No card required
Try it with your own account.
Help other creators, earn points and receive engagement. No card and no social account password required.
Questions
A few things worth knowing
Can I get started for free?
Yes. Joining PodSwap and the core exchanges are free, with no card required. Some tools need a connected account, and usage allowances and advanced-access differences apply. Check the free plan for the details.
Does PodSwap perform engagement for me?
No. Every exchange action is performed by a person, by hand. Writing tools help you prepare content; you decide what to publish.
What should I know before using this feature?
Your first session is guided. Once setup is complete, you can earn points through exchanges, explore the creation tools and look for collaborators. A room may need more creators before receiving engagement opens.
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Useful next steps
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See how it works →ExplorePodSwap health score and engagement confirmation
Understand how participation affects confirmation, when points are held and where to review a missing engagement. This is a PodSwap score, not Instagram Account Status.
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