Connecting Your Tumblr Account to Posttely
Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking platform. Connect your Tumblr account to Posttely to schedule posts, manage multiple blogs, and share your content.
Prerequisites
- A Tumblr account
- An active Posttely account
- Access to your Tumblr account
Step-by-Step Connection Guide
- Navigate to Channels: Go to Channels from the main menu
- Click Add Channel: Select Tumblr from the platform list
- Authorize with Tumblr: You'll be redirected to Tumblr's authorization page
- Sign in to Tumblr: Enter your Tumblr email and password
- Grant Permissions: Allow Posttely to access your Tumblr account and blogs
- Select Blogs: Choose which Tumblr blogs you want to connect
- Authorize App: Click Allow to complete the connection
- Verify Connection: Your Tumblr blogs should appear in your channels
Multiple Blogs Support
Tumblr allows you to have multiple blogs:
- Connect your primary blog
- Connect secondary blogs you manage
- Post to different blogs from one account
- Manage all blogs from Posttely
Features Available
- Schedule Posts: Plan your Tumblr posts in advance
- Post Types: Text, photo, quote, link, chat, audio, video
- Tags: Use tags to increase discoverability
- Reblogging: Reblog content from other users
- Customization: Customize post appearance
- Multiple Blogs: Manage multiple blogs from one account
Post Types Supported
- Text: Rich text posts with formatting
- Photo: Single or multiple images
- Quote: Share quotes with attribution
- Link: Share links with descriptions
- Chat: Conversation-style posts
- Audio: Share music and audio
- Video: Share videos
Post Guidelines
- Text posts can be any length
- Up to 10 images per photo post
- Use tags (up to 20) for discoverability
- Add captions and descriptions
- Customize post appearance
Important Notes
- Tumblr supports multiple blogs per account
- Some features may require Tumblr Premium
- Tumblr has content policies - ensure compliance
- Posts are subject to Tumblr's community guidelines
- Two-factor authentication is recommended
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Verify your Tumblr account is active
- Check that you've granted all necessary permissions
- Ensure you're using the correct Tumblr account
- Review Tumblr's app permissions
- Check if your account is restricted
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
- Contact support at help@posttely.com if problems persist