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