beginner guide

How rounds work

Rounds are engagement groups for content creators on X — a simple, powerful way to grow your page, get more retweets, and connect with other creators in your niche.

the basics

What is a round?

A round is an organized engagement group on X where creators all agree to retweet each other. When you join a round, you drop your @ handle in the group chat, wait for the round to close, and then retweet everyone who dropped their handle. Everyone does the same for you.

It's a mutually beneficial system — every creator in the round gets exposure to everyone else's audience at the same time. The more active the round, the more reach you get.

step by step

How to join a round

1

Find a round that fits you

Browse rounds on xrounds and find one that matches your niche, follower count, and schedule. Check the follower minimum — some rounds are open to everyone, others require a certain follower count.

2

Click "Join round" and request access

Each round has a join link that takes you to an X group chat. Click it and request to join. Some rounds approve automatically, others are manually approved by the host.

3

Wait for the round to open

Each round has a schedule — for example 8AM–2PM EST. When the round opens, the host posts an opening message in the group chat. That's your signal to drop your @.

4

Drop your @ handle

Reply to the opening message with your X handle (e.g. @yourcreatorpage). This is how other members know who to retweet. Make sure you drop it within the open window — late drops may not be included.

5

Wait for the round to close

When the round closes, the host posts a closing message tagging a catch-up page (CU page). This page has retweeted every @ that was dropped in the round — it's your list of everyone to RT back.

6

Retweet everyone from the CU page

Go to the catch-up page tagged in the closing message and retweet everything — go from the first post to the last, or last to first, depending on the round rules. Every post on that page is someone who dropped their @ in the round. RT them all and they'll RT you back.

Important: Every group has different rules — some are RT only, some are comment + RT, some require you to go start to finish, others finish to start. Always read the pinned rules in the group chat before participating. Not following the rules can get you removed.

round types

Types of rounds

Day rounds

Run during daytime hours — usually morning to early afternoon. Great for catching your most active audience during peak hours.

OVN rounds

Overnight rounds — open in the afternoon and run through the evening. Perfect if you post later in the day or want overnight exposure.

Niche rounds

Built for specific communities — trans creators, couples, LGBT, and more. Same format, just tailored to a specific audience.

glossary

Terms you'll see

CU / Catch-up
The catch-up page tagged in the closing message. It has every participant's latest post retweeted on it. You RT the whole page to complete the round.
Drop your @
Posting your X handle in the group chat when the round opens. This adds you to the round so others know to RT you.
RT round
A round where the engagement is retweets. You retweet everyone, they retweet you.
Comment only
Some rounds require comments instead of or in addition to RTs. Check the group rules for exactly what's required.
Follower minimum
Some rounds require a minimum follower count to join — e.g. 50K+ or 100K+. This keeps the round quality high for everyone.
Official X Round
Rounds verified and managed by xrounds. These are active, quality-checked rounds you can trust.
Schedule
The time window a round is open — e.g. 8AM–2PM EST. You must drop your @ during this window to be included.
Start to finish
The direction you RT the catch-up page — oldest post to newest. Some rounds say finish to start (newest to oldest). Always check the rules.
pro tips

Get the most out of rounds

Be on time. Drop your @ as soon as the round opens — early drops tend to get more engagement since people RT from start to finish.
Always complete your RTs. If you drop your @ and don't RT everyone back, you'll get removed from the group. Consistency builds your reputation.
Read the pinned rules. Every group is different — RT only, comment + RT, specific order. Read the rules before your first drop so you don't get caught out.
Do multiple rounds. The more rounds you join consistently, the faster you grow. A day round + OVN round every day compounds quickly.
Post before the round opens. Make sure you have fresh content posted before you drop your @ — people will land on your page and you want something worth engaging with.
Stay active in the group. Groups reward consistent members. Showing up every day builds trust with the host and other creators.

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