How to Tag (Mention) Someone in a PostTagging is the easiest way to get someone’s attention on Freesteading.com. When you tag a member, they get an instant notification and the tag turns into a clickable link to their profile.
How to Tag Someone – Super Simple Steps:
- While writing a post or reply, type the @ symbol followed immediately by the person’s username.Example: @OffGridAndrew
- As soon as you type the @ and start the username, a small pop-up menu will appear with matching members.
- Click on the correct person (or keep typing until the name is complete).The name will turn blue and become a link.
- Post your reply — the tagged person will receive a notification bell icon in the top right of the site.
Quick Examples:
- @TAGAND BEE → tags the user TAG AND BEE
- @HaniduAcres → tags Hanidu Acres
- You can tag multiple people in the same post
OffGridAndrew @TAGAND BEE – both will be notified.
Important Tips:
- Usernames are case-insensitive — @offgridandrew works the same as @OffGridAndrew.
- You can tag someone even if they haven’t posted in the thread yet (as long as they are a registered member).
- Tagging is the polite way to ask a specific person a question or let them know you replied to them.
- Do not overuse tags — tagging 10+ people in one post can feel like spam.
Why It’s Useful on Freesteading:
- Get fast answers from experienced members
- Notify someone you’re replying to their journey thread
- Collaborate on projects (solar setup, garden planning, etc.)
That’s it!
Now you can easily involve the exact people you want in the conversation.If you have any questions please feel free to ask below.
Need help with something else?Just reply to this thread or start a new one in the Tutorials section and we’ll add it!
