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    Schedule & Publish TikTok Posts

    Jenny Cowan
    • Updated

    In this Article:

    Schedule videos and photos to TikTok to be published automatically, or manually through push notifications!

    Important:

    • TikTok scheduling is available for users on all Later plans, including Free
    • You can see, edit, or delete scheduled TikTok posts through Later on the web and Later's iOS and Android apps
      • TikTok Photo posts are supported on web only
    • Auto Publish is available for both TikTok Personal and Business Accounts
    • Videos scheduled to TikTok must be between 3 seconds and 3 minutes long 
      • TikTok videos can be trimmed and cropped when scheduling through Later on the web
    • Photos scheduled to TikTok must be under 20 MB and maximum 1080 x 1920 pixels (or 1920 x 1080 pixels) in JPG/JPEG, PNG, or WebP format
      • PNG images will be converted to JPG upon publish
      • Duets and Stitches aren’t supported for TikTok Photo posts
    • Due to API limitations:
      • Auto published TikTok posts can be a maximum of 60 seconds
      • Auto published TikTok posts can only use original audio
        Tip: If you want to use trending audio or music, the best method is to schedule your TikTok post for notification publishing and add the audio during the posting process in TikTok.
      • It isn't currently possible to select a custom cover photo/thumbnail for Auto Publish
      • The character limit for TikTok captions is 2,200 characters

    Add Your TikTok Profile 

    1. In Later on the web, click the + button at the top of your Calendar to add a social profile
    2. Select an empty TikTok profile slot and click Add Social Profile
    3. Log in to TikTok to add your TikTok profile

    For more details, see Add, Remove & Transfer Social Profiles in Later →

    Schedule a TikTok Post

    Desktop

    1. In Later on the web, select media item(s) from your side library and create a post
    2. Next to Post Type, select Video or Photo (for a carousel)
      • For TikTok Photo posts, you can also add a Post Title
    3. Write a caption or add Saved Captions
    4. If you change your mind and want to use different media, click Change Media
    5. Use Edit to trim and crop your video, if needed
    6. Select Auto Publish or Send Notification
    7. Select your scheduled date and time
    8. Optional Edits:
      • Add a Linkin.bio link
      • Configure your privacy settings for Comments, Duets, and Stitches (Auto Publish posts only; Duets and Stitches not supported for TikTok Photo posts)
      • For TikTok Photo posts, select whether to Auto Add Sound, which will automatically add recommended music to the post (this can be changed later from the TikTok app)
    9. Click Schedule Post
      • Alternatively, click the down arrow next to the Schedule Post button > Save as Draft to save your post as a draft and come back to it later

    iOS

    Note: TikTok Photo posts aren’t supported on mobile.
    1. In Later's iOS app from the Schedule tab, tap the create-post button in the bottom right
    2. Select your TikTok profile from the top of the Post Builder
    3. Add your caption and hashtags, or use a Saved Caption
    4. Tap + to select your video from your Media Library or upload a new media item from your device
    5. Select your publishing method (Auto Publish or Push Notification Publish)
    6. Under More Options, toggle whether you'd like to allow Comments, Duets, and Stitches (Auto Publish posts only)
    7. Tap Change next to where it says No Time Selected
    8. Select a date and time for publishing, or tap Now under Select a Time to publish now
    9. Tap Save
    10. Tap Schedule Post
      • Alternatively, tap Save as Draft to save your post as a draft and come back to it later

    Android

    Note: TikTok Photo posts aren’t supported on mobile.
    1. In Later's Android app from the Schedule tab, tap the create-post button in the bottom right
    2. Select your TikTok profile from the top of the Post Builder
    3. Add your caption and hashtags, or use a Saved Caption
    4. Tap + to select your video from your Media Library or upload a new media item from your device
    5. Select your publishing method (Auto Publish or Push Notification)
    6. Under More Options, toggle whether you'd like to allow Comments, Duets, and Stitches (Auto Publish posts only)
    7. Tap Change to select the date and time for publishing
    8. Tap Schedule Post
      • Alternatively, tap Save as Draft to save your post as a draft and come back to it later

    Publish Your TikTok Post via Notification Publishing

    If you select the Send Notification option while scheduling, we’ll send you a push notification when it’s time for you to publish your TikTok post. Choose your device below to see how it's done.

    Tip: If you select Auto Publish while scheduling, your post will automatically go live on its scheduled date and time. No further action required!

    iOS Instructions

    1. Open the notification on your mobile device
    2. Tap Open in TikTok
    3. Confirm you’re logged into the TikTok account that you scheduled your post for
    4. Edit your video in TikTok
    5. Paste the caption we copied for you
    6. Post to TikTok

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    Android Instructions

    1. Open the notification on your mobile device
    2. Tap Open in TikTok
    3. Confirm you’re logged into the TikTok account that you scheduled your post for
    4. Edit your video in TikTok
    5. Paste the caption we copied for you
    6. Post to TikTok
    Note: If you missed your push notification, you can still publish your TikTok post through the mobile app. Go to your TikTok profile, then Schedule. Find your TikTok post and tap Post Now. If you can’t find your TikTok profile in the mobile app, make sure you’re in the right Access Group.

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