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Get Admin Permission, Then Use Comment-to-Unlock in FB Groups

Get Admin Permission, Then Use Comment-to-Unlock in FB Groups is a communities tactic for getting your first users: DM Facebook group admins for posting approval, then instead of linking directly, ask members to comment to receive the lead magnet and DM each commenter the 'secret link' to keep the post boosted.

It's a strong fit for Consumer / mobile apps, E-commerce / DTC, Info products / courses, and Newsletters / media teams, and works especially well for newsletters, ecommerce, niche B2C. As a communities play, plan for high effort and expect results to arrive at a steady pace, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

CommunitiesHigh effortMedium

Why does communities work for this?

Comment activity inflates the post's engagement metrics so it stays visible, and asking permission first avoids instant bans.

The exact steps (5)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Works for
Consumer / mobile appsE-commerce / DTCInfo products / coursesNewsletters / media

Frequently asked

What kind of products does the "Get Admin Permission, Then Use Comment-to-Unlock in FB Groups" tactic work for?
It is a good fit for Consumer / mobile apps, E-commerce / DTC, Info products / courses, and Newsletters / media — pick it when your product looks like one of those, since the play is shaped around how those users find new tools.
How is the "Get Admin Permission, Then Use Comment-to-Unlock in FB Groups" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is high effort, and results tend to be medium.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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