TikTok
Connect your TikTok account to schedule and publish videos and photo carousels.
Requirements
Business or Creator Account Required
TikTok API access requires a Business or Creator account. Personal accounts cannot be connected to third-party apps for publishing.
Connecting Your Account
- Go to the Platforms page from the sidebar
- Click Connect on the TikTok card
- A popup will open - log in to TikTok
- Authorize PostRite to post on your behalf
- The popup will close and your account will appear in the list
Supported Features
- Upload and publish videos (sent to creator inbox for review)
- Publish photo carousels (1-35 images, published directly)
- Add captions up to 2,200 characters
- Schedule posts for future publishing
- Privacy controls: Public, Followers, Friends, Self Only
- Duet & Stitch settings (enable/disable for videos)
- Comment controls (enable/disable comments)
- Brand content disclosure (paid partnership toggle)
- AI-generated content disclosure (AIGC toggle)
- Add hashtags and mentions in captions
Video Requirements
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | MP4, MOV, WebM |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:16 (vertical) recommended |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px recommended |
| Duration | 3 seconds - 10 minutes |
| File Size | Up to 287.6 MB |
Photo Carousel Requirements
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | JPEG, PNG, WebP |
| Images per post | 1-35 images |
| File Size | Up to 20 MB per image |
Best Practices
- Vertical format: 9:16 videos perform best on TikTok
- Hook viewers early: First 3 seconds are crucial
- Trending sounds: Use popular sounds when possible
- Hashtags: Use 3-5 relevant hashtags including trending ones
- Consistent posting: Regular posting helps the algorithm
- Optimal times: Generally 7-9 PM local time performs well
Troubleshooting
Can't connect my account
- Ensure you have a TikTok Business or Creator account
- Try clearing your browser cookies
- Make sure you're logged into the correct TikTok account
Video fails to upload
- Check video format (MP4 recommended)
- Ensure video is under 10 minutes
- Verify file size is under 287.6 MB
- Check if video meets minimum 3-second duration
Low engagement after publishing
- TikTok's algorithm needs time to distribute content
- Ensure video is high quality and engaging
- Post during peak hours for your audience