Twitter / X
Connect your Twitter account to schedule tweets, threads, and manage your presence on X.
Connecting Your Account
Twitter uses the BYOAPI (Bring Your Own API) model. You need to create a Twitter Developer App and provide your own API credentials.
- Create a Twitter Developer account at developer.twitter.com
- Create a new App with read and write permissions
- Generate OAuth 1.0a credentials (API Key, API Secret, Access Token, Access Token Secret)
- Go to the Platforms page in PostRite
- Click Connect on the Twitter / X card
- Enter your 4 API credentials in the dialog
- Click Connect to save
Supported Features
- Post tweets (up to 280 characters, or 25,000 for Premium users)
- Create threads with multiple tweets
- Upload up to 4 images per tweet
- Upload videos (up to 2 minutes 20 seconds)
- Schedule tweets for future publishing
- Add alt text to images for accessibility
Character Limits
| Account Type | Character Limit |
|---|---|
| Free / Basic | 280 characters |
| X Premium | 25,000 characters |
Note: Links always count as 23 characters, regardless of their actual length.
Creating Threads
To create a thread, add multiple parts to your post. Each part will become a separate tweet in the thread. PostRite will automatically publish them in sequence as a connected thread.
Media Requirements
Images
- Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP
- Maximum file size: 5MB (images), 15MB (GIFs)
- Maximum images per tweet: 4
- Recommended size: 1200 x 675 px (16:9) or 1080 x 1080 px (1:1)
Videos
- Formats: MP4, MOV
- Maximum duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds (140 seconds)
- Maximum file size: 512MB
- Recommended resolution: 1280 x 720 px or 1920 x 1080 px
Best Practices
- Keep it concise: Even with higher limits, shorter tweets tend to perform better
- Use visuals: Tweets with images get 150% more retweets
- Optimal timing: Post when your audience is most active
- Engage: Ask questions to encourage replies
- Hashtags: Use 1-2 relevant hashtags (more can reduce engagement)
Troubleshooting
Tweet fails to publish
Common causes:
- Content exceeds character limit
- Duplicate tweet (Twitter blocks identical content)
- Media file too large or wrong format
- Token expired - reconnect your account
API Rate Limits
Twitter has strict API rate limits. If you're scheduling many tweets, spread them out to avoid hitting limits. PostRite automatically manages this for you.
Account shows as disconnected
Twitter tokens can expire. Simply click Reconnect to re-authorize PostRite access to your account.