How do I Reddit create a new account properly? or What’s the best way to Reddit create a new account?

Thanks for all the tips, y’all! Tried the VPN trick and finally got past the error message. Used a burner email too—feels way safer.

Quick follow-up: How long should I wait before posting or commenting? Don’t wanna look like a bot lol.

Also, anyone know if Reddit cares about account age for joining certain subs?