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# How to assign a comment to the OP of a thread?

### How it works

* The comment will be posted from the **same Reddit account** that created the thread.
* This works for **any thread posted via CrowdReply**.
* Useful for:
    * Adding follow-up context
    * Answering questions as the OP
    * Making the thread look more active and natural

If you want to assign a comment task so that it’s posted by the **OP (Original Poster), **the person who started the Reddit thread, just follow these steps:

#### **Steps:**

1. **Copy the Thread URL:**
Find the main Reddit thread you want to comment on. Copy its URL (not a comment link—use the thread’s main URL).
2. **Create a “Comment Task”:**
In CrowdReply, create a new Comment Task and paste the thread URL into the **“Thread URL”**field.
3. **Assign to OP:**
4. If the thread was originally posted by **one of your own accounts**, CrowdReply **will detect it and show a message** (like in the screenshot you uploaded) letting you assign the comment task to that same OP account.
5. You’ll see an option like:
*“This thread was posted by [username]. Would you like to assign this task to them?”*
6. Select this option if you want the OP to be the commenter.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/2/0/0/c200ede911846000/screenshot-2025-07-24-at-30609_1oy4mbf.png)
**Summary:**
* **Use the thread URL (not a comment URL).**
* **Assign the task to the OP. **It will show you when this is possible.

#### Important note
In some cases, the OP account may **not be detected**. 

If this happens, it usually means the account has been **suspended or banned** by Reddit and can no longer be used for posting or commenting.