If you're reading a post or listening to a podcast episode on Substack and would like to share it with your subscribers, you can share the entire post with the cross-posting feature instead of embedding a post link and publishing a new post.
Note: You can only use this feature for free posts.
From a web post
1. When signed into your Substack account, click on the three dots of the free post you'd like to share and select "Cross post".
2. In the pop-up, type a blurb for your subscribers about why you're sharing that post and select "Continue".
3. You can send a post to your founding members, paid subscribers, or everyone. You also have the option to schedule a time to publish the cross-post.
Note: If you'd like the post to appear on your Substack, check the box next to "Publish cross-post to web." If you're cross-posting from a publication, you must be an Admin in order to cross-post.
4. Your subscribers will receive an email from your Substack with your blurb and the entire post.
5. If you've selected the option to publish the post to your Substack publication, the cross-post will appear as a normal post on your publication.
Are there stats for posts I share?
On your Posts page, posts that you've shared with your subscribers will have the cross-post icon.
We'll display stats such as total views, recipients, and the open rate. Just like any other post, you can click on the Reach, Engagement, and Growth tabs to see granular details.
I don't want other publications to share my free posts– can I opt out?
Head to your publication's Settings page click on Privacy in the navigation bar. Slide the toggle to the left next to "Allow cross-posting" to opt out of being cross-posted.
Will I be notified when publications cross-post my post?
On your publication's Settings page, scroll to the Notifications section. If you'd like to receive an email notification when another publication cross-posts your post, slide the toggle to the right next to "Cross-posting emails. To opt out of receiving notifications, move the toggle to the left.