---
type: Article
title: Poster and Finder Workflow
description: How posters create funded requests and finders submit protected source leads on pleasefindmethis.com.
resource: https://pleasefindmethis.com/workflow.md
tags: [workflow, protected-source, finder-payout, source-review]
timestamp: 2026-07-03
---

# Poster and Finder Workflow

pleasefindmethis.com coordinates posters who need an exact item found and finders who can submit source leads.

## Poster Workflow

1. Describe the item with photos, known clues, and must-have requirements.
2. Set the finder payout.
3. Pay the finder payout plus platform and source review fees before the request goes live.
4. Review protected source submissions.
5. Reveal, check, accept, reject, or dispute source leads.

## Finder Workflow

1. Browse public requests by item, category, reward, and location.
2. Submit a source link, seller contact, local source, handoff option, model number, compatibility clue, or proof package.
3. Explain why the lead matches the request.
4. Wait for poster reveal, acceptance, or review.

## Protected Source

A protected source is a source lead saved before reveal. It can include a URL, contact path, price or terms, match notes, proof files, and timestamps.

## Related Concepts

- [Overview](overview.md)
- [Pricing](pricing.md)
- [Rules](rules.md)