Connect Twitter Profile
This Settings & Integrations guide walks through Connect Twitter Profile in Posttely—so you can complete the steps once, avoid common connection mistakes, and keep publishing from one workspace.
Connecting Your Twitter Profile to Posttely
Twitter (now X) is a real-time social networking platform. Connect your Twitter account to Posttely to schedule tweets, manage your content, and engage with your audience.
Prerequisites
- A Twitter/X account
- An active Posttely account
- Access to your Twitter account credentials
Step-by-Step Connection Guide
- Navigate to Channels: Go to Channels from the main menu
- Click Add Channel: Select Twitter from the platform list
- Authorize with Twitter: You'll be redirected to Twitter's authorization page
- Sign in to Twitter: Enter your Twitter credentials
- Grant Permissions: Allow Posttely to access your Twitter account
- Authorize App: Click Authorize app to complete the connection
- Verify Connection: Your Twitter account should now appear in your channels
Features Available
- Schedule Tweets: Plan your tweets in advance
- Thread Support: Create Twitter threads
- Media Posts: Share images, GIFs, and videos
- Mentions & Hashtags: Use @mentions and #hashtags
- Reply Management: Engage with replies and mentions
- Analytics: Track engagement metrics
Post Guidelines
- Maximum 280 characters per tweet (or 25,000 for Twitter Blue subscribers)
- Up to 4 images per tweet
- Videos up to 2 minutes 20 seconds
- GIFs supported
- Polls (up to 4 options)
Twitter Threads
Create multi-tweet threads:
- Create your first tweet
- Add additional tweets to continue the thread
- Each tweet can be up to 280 characters
- Schedule the entire thread at once
Important Notes
- Twitter API has rate limits - be mindful of posting frequency
- Some features require Twitter Blue subscription
- Twitter has strict content policies
- Posts are subject to Twitter's review and may be flagged
- Two-factor authentication is recommended for security
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Verify your Twitter account is active and not suspended
- Check that you've granted all necessary permissions
- Ensure you're using the correct Twitter account
- Review Twitter's API status if connection fails
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
- Contact support at help@posttely.com if problems persist
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