Author name: Mak Chand

How to connect a social media account to GoPost (step-by-step) Connecting your first account is the moment GoPost goes from “an app I signed up for” to “the thing that actually schedules my content.” It takes about a minute, and once it’s done you can start planning, repurposing, and cross-posting across all your socials — without logging in and out of half a dozen apps. This guide walks you through the whole process: what you need before you start, how to connect a social media account, what the permissions actually mean, and what to do if something doesn’t go to plan. We’ll use YouTube as the main example, but the flow is almost identical for every platform, so you can follow along whether you’re connecting Instagram, LinkedIn, or anything else. Before you start There’s not much to prepare, but two things make the process smoother: Be logged into the account you want to connect. If you manage several accounts in the same place — say, two YouTube channels or a personal and a business profile — make sure you’re signed into the right one in your browser first. It saves a step later. Have admin access to the account. GoPost can only post on your behalf if the account you connect actually has permission to publish. For most people connecting their own profiles, this is automatic. If you’re connecting a brand or client account, double-check you’re an admin, not just a viewer. That’s it. No downloads, no setup call, no waiting. Connecting your account Here’s the core flow. From inside GoPost: Open the menu (the burger icon) and click Connect to a Channel — or just hit the “+” icon, whichever you spot first. Choose the platform you want to connect from the list. Give the connection a name. This is just a label for you, so pick something you’ll recognise later, like “Main YouTube” or “Client – Acme Co.” Set the permission type to Standard. Click Connect. GoPost will then hand you over to the platform’s own sign-in page to authorise the link. This is normal and it’s the secure way to do it — you’re logging in directly with the platform, not handing your password to GoPost. Signing in and granting access Once you’re on the platform’s sign-in screen (for YouTube, this is Google’s single sign-on page): Select the account you want to connect. If you manage more than one channel or profile, choose the specific one you want to link. Click Continue. When you’re asked what GoPost can access, choose Select All. Click Continue again to finish. And that’s it — your account is now connected, and you’re ready to start scheduling. Why you need to grant full access Step four trips a lot of people up, so it’s worth explaining. When the platform asks which permissions to grant GoPost, it’s tempting to untick a few boxes to feel safer. Don’t — at least not the ones GoPost needs. Publishing to a social platform isn’t a single action. To schedule a post, GoPost may need to upload media, set a title and description, add a thumbnail, read your channel details, and confirm the post went live. Each of those is a separate permission. If you leave one unticked, the connection will look like it worked, but posting will quietly fail later — and it’s frustrating to debug because nothing obvious is wrong. So when you see Select All, that’s the safe choice. GoPost only uses these permissions to do the things you ask it to do: schedule, publish, and report back on your posts. It doesn’t post anything on its own. Notes for specific platforms The flow above works everywhere, but a few platforms have small quirks worth knowing. YouTube. Because YouTube runs through Google’s sign-in, you’ll see Google’s permission screen rather than YouTube’s. If you have multiple channels under one Google account, you’ll be asked to pick the channel after you pick the account — don’t skip that screen, or you may connect the wrong one. Once it’s linked, the YouTube scheduler handles the rest. (If you’re unsure how your channels are set up, YouTube’s own Help Centre explains channel and account structure.) Instagram. Instagram connections usually run through a linked Facebook login, so have your Facebook details handy if Instagram asks. Make sure your Instagram account is set up as a Creator or Business account, not personal — personal accounts have limited posting access through any third-party tool, not just GoPost. (Instagram’s Help Centre covers how to switch to a professional account.) Once connected, you can schedule Instagram posts or repurpose your Instagram content across other platforms. LinkedIn. When you connect a personal LinkedIn profile, you’re authorising posts to your own feed. If you’re trying to post to a company page instead, that’s a separate connection type, so connect it explicitly rather than assuming your personal login covers it. After linking, the LinkedIn scheduler takes over. TikTok and Facebook. These follow the same connect-and-authorise pattern. As with the others, accept the full set of permissions so scheduling and publishing work without hiccups. Troubleshooting common issues Most connections work first time, but if something feels off, here’s where to look. The connection succeeded but posts won’t publish. Nine times out of ten, this is a missing permission. Disconnect the account and reconnect it, this time choosing Select All when prompted. You connected the wrong account. Easy fix — remove the connection and start again, making sure you’re signed into the correct account in your browser before you begin. You manage multiple channels and the wrong one linked. Reconnect and pay close attention to the channel-selection screen, which appears after you choose your account. The connection stopped working after a while. Platforms occasionally expire third-party access for security reasons. If a previously working account goes quiet, simply reconnect it to refresh the permission — nothing’s broken on your end. What to do after connecting A connected account is the foundation, not the finish line. Once your

Step 1 – Go to GoPost.io Step 2 – Sign Up or Log In New Users → Click Start for Free and sign up with Google, Facebook, or email. Existing Users → Click Login and sign in using SSO or username and password. Step 3 – Access Your Workspace After login, you’ll land in your GoPost workspace (Dashboard). Dashboard Overview Your dashboard has three main sections: 1. Left Navigation Connect or disconnect your social media accounts (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google Drive, etc.). 2. Top Navigation Here you’ll find: Home → Access user guides, tutorials, and create new Agents. All Agents → View and manage all Agents you’ve created. Uploads → See all content uploaded into GoPost. Current Plan → Check your active plan. Available Credits → Track remaining posting credits. Upgrade → Upgrade or downgrade your plan. Notifications → Updates and alerts (coming soon). FAQs → Common questions and answers (coming soon). 3. Main Workspace This area changes depending on what you select: Home Get Started Guide → Opens the onboarding guide. Create a New Agent → Start setting up a posting Agent. All Agents → View all Local and Cross-Post Agents. Uploads → Browse uploaded content. Plan & Credits → Manage subscriptions and credits. Step 4 – Create an Agent An Agent in GoPost is your posting workspace where you define: Source → Where content comes from. Target → Where content will be published. There are two types of Agents: 1. Post from Local Agent Source → Upload content from your computer or GoPost Upload Library. Destination → Platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google Drive. Best for → Uploading new content. 2. Cross-Post Social Agent Source → Existing content from Instagram. Destination → YouTube, LinkedIn, other Instagram accounts, or Google Drive. Best for → Repurposing Instagram content. Step 5 – Review Content, Schedule or Publish After creating an Agent, you can manage all content in one place before posting. 1. Review Content Open your created Agent. View all content items with image or video previews. Each item shows its status: Published → Content is live. Scheduled → Content is scheduled. Ready to Schedule → Ready to publish or schedule. 2. Edit Metadata Click Edit Metadata to update: Title – Platform-friendly title. Description – Captions, links, hashtags. Tags / Hashtags – Improve reach. Thumbnail – Upload or select a thumbnail. Platform Settings – Public, Private, or Unlisted (YouTube). Metadata optimization improves platform performance. 3. Schedule or Publish Schedule → Set date and time. Publish → Post immediately. Cancel scheduled posts if needed. 4. Platform Overview See selected platforms for each post. Track status indicators at a glance. Use Select All Available to publish or schedule multiple items. ✅ In Short Sign up or log in to your workspace. Explore the dashboard and connect accounts. Create an Agent and define source and destination. Edit metadata, then schedule or publish content across platforms.