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Social Media Accounts
Social Media Accounts are your connected social media platform accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.). Connect your accounts to publish posts, schedule content, and track performance.
What are Accounts?
Accounts represent your actual social media platform accounts:
- Twitter/X accounts
- Instagram accounts
- Facebook pages
- LinkedIn company pages
- And other supported platforms
Each account:
- Belongs to a profile
- Can publish posts to its platform
- Has platform-specific settings
- Tracks individual performance
Connecting Accounts
Supported Platforms
Connect accounts from:
- Twitter (X)
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Bluesky
- Threads
- Google Business
Connection Process
- Select Platform: Choose which platform to connect
- Authorize Access: Grant permissions to the platform
- Select Profile: Choose which profile this account belongs to
- Configure Settings: Set platform-specific options
- Verify Connection: Test the connection
Permissions Required
Each platform requires specific permissions:
- Read Access: View account information and posts
- Write Access: Create and publish posts
- Manage Access: Edit and delete posts
Note: Permissions vary by platform. Some platforms may require additional verification.
Account Management
Viewing Accounts
View all accounts:
- Filter by profile
- Filter by platform
- See connection status
- View account details
Account Status
Accounts can have different statuses:
- Connected: Active and ready to use
- Disconnected: Needs reconnection
- Error: Connection issue, needs attention
- Pending: Connection in progress
Editing Accounts
Update account settings:
- Change profile assignment
- Update platform-specific settings
- Modify permissions
- Refresh connection
Disconnecting Accounts
Disconnect accounts when:
- No longer using the account
- Switching to a different account
- Removing access
Note: Disconnecting doesn't delete posts or data. It only removes the connection.
Account Settings
Platform-Specific Settings
Each platform may have unique settings:
- Post Format: How posts appear
- Media Handling: Image/video processing
- Scheduling: Platform-specific scheduling rules
- Tagging: How mentions and tags work
Profile Assignment
Assign accounts to profiles:
- Each account belongs to one profile
- Can move accounts between profiles
- Posts inherit profile association
Publishing to Accounts
Single Account Publishing
Publish to one account:
- Select the account
- Create or select post
- Publish immediately or schedule
Multi-Account Publishing
Publish to multiple accounts:
- Select multiple accounts
- Same content across accounts
- Platform-specific formatting applied automatically
- Schedule for all accounts simultaneously
Platform-Specific Formatting
The system automatically:
- Adjusts character limits per platform
- Formats hashtags appropriately
- Handles mentions correctly
- Processes media per platform requirements
Account Performance
Analytics
Track performance per account:
- Post engagement
- Follower growth
- Reach and impressions
- Best performing content
Reporting
View account reports:
- Performance over time
- Comparison between accounts
- Platform-specific metrics
- Engagement trends
Best Practices
- Organize by Profile: Group related accounts in profiles
- Verify Connections: Regularly check account connection status
- Monitor Permissions: Ensure required permissions are granted
- Test Publishing: Test posts before scheduling important content
- Review Performance: Regularly review account analytics
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
If account won't connect:
- Check platform permissions
- Verify account credentials
- Ensure platform API access is enabled
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
Publishing Errors
If posts fail to publish:
- Check account connection status
- Verify platform permissions
- Review platform-specific requirements
- Check content for platform violations
Permission Errors
If permissions are denied:
- Re-authorize the account
- Grant required permissions
- Check platform account settings
- Contact support if issues persist
Security
Account Security
- Accounts are stored securely
- OAuth tokens are encrypted
- No passwords are stored
- Regular security audits
Access Control
- Only authorized users can connect accounts
- Account access is logged
- Disconnect unused accounts
- Review connected accounts regularly
Next Steps
- Learn about Profiles - Organizing accounts
- Learn about Posts - Creating and publishing content
- Review Caption Generator - Creating engaging captions