Short answer: the strongest proof is a public link to the live post, which the campaign can check itself, backed by a screen recording of the in-app analytics that shows the account name, the post and the numbers in one continuous take. Screenshots are quick but easy to question. Follow whatever each campaign asks for, and never inflate views.
Types of proof
| Proof | What it shows | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public post link | The post exists and its public view count | Verifiable by anyone | Some metrics are private |
| Screenshot of analytics | Views, watch time, audience | Fast | Easy to crop or edit, so easy to doubt |
| Screen recording | Navigation from profile to post to analytics | Hard to fake, shows account | Takes longer, bigger files |
| Platform-tracked views | Campaign platform reads views itself | Least work for you | Depends on the platform's tracking |
| Account connection | Campaign platform connects to your account | Automatic | Grants access; read what it can see |
What campaign platforms do
Some platforms track views themselves. Whop's Content Rewards docs say its system "automatically tracks views" and pays approved submissions based on views (Whop Docs, as of 17 September 2026). Its terms say Whop has sole discretion over view calculations and excludes views generated or suspected to be generated by bots, scripts or other automated means. Other platforms may ask for screenshots or recordings. Read the brief. See Whop Content Rewards posting.
Recording proof that holds up
- Start on your profile so the handle is visible.
- Open the post from the grid, not from a saved link.
- Open its analytics and scroll slowly through the numbers the campaign needs.
- Keep it in one take with no cuts.
- Name the file with campaign, account, post date and capture date, for
example
example-campaign_@example.clips1_2026-09-10_captured-2026-09-17.mp4.
Capture at the time the campaign specifies. Views change over time, so a capture date matters.
Keep a record per post
| Column | Why |
|---|---|
| Campaign | Which brief |
| Account | Which page |
| Post link | The public proof |
| Posted at | Timing rules |
| Submitted at | Deadlines |
| Views at capture | What you reported |
| Proof file | Where it lives |
| Status | Pending, approved, rejected |
A tracking sheet across all accounts is covered in tracking views across accounts.
What never to do
- Buy views, likes or followers, or use engagement groups. Campaigns reject it, and platforms act against it.
- Edit screenshots.
- Submit someone else's post as your own.
- Resubmit the same post to one campaign twice unless the brief allows it.
Storing proof
Keep proof files for at least as long as the campaign could still query a payout. A folder per campaign, with the files named as above, is enough. Back it up somewhere other than the phone. If a campaign disputes a number, reply with the link, the recording and the capture date, and keep the tone factual. Most disputes are about timing or eligibility rather than honesty, and clean records settle them quickly.
Where Farmero helps
Farmero records the live state of each post: it checks the account's profile for the new post before marking it "posted," and reports what posted, didn't post or was refused, on the Mac and optionally to Telegram or ntfy. That gives you the list of posts to collect links for. It does not collect view counts or make proof for you; capture those in the app. See posting.
FAQ
Is a screenshot enough to prove views?
Sometimes, if the campaign accepts it. A screen recording from the profile to the analytics is harder to question.
When should I capture my views?
When the campaign says to. If it doesn't say, capture at submission and keep the capture date in the file name.
Can a campaign reject my views?
Yes. Campaign terms typically let the brand or platform reject views they suspect are not genuine, or posts that miss the brief.
Do I need a business or creator account for analytics?
Platforms show different stats depending on account type. Check the platform's own help for what your account can see.