Schedule videos to TikTok to be published automatically, or manually through push notifications!
Important:
- TikTok scheduling is available for users on all Later plans, including Free
- Auto Publish for TikTok is only available for TikTok Business Accounts
- You can see, edit, or delete scheduled TikTok posts through Later on the web and Later's iOS and Android apps
- You can only schedule 1 video to a TikTok post at this time
- Due to API limitations, scheduling photos to TikTok (Photo Mode) is not supported through Later this time
- In addition, Photo Mode TikToks will not appear on Linkin.bio pages
- TikTok videos can be trimmed and cropped when scheduling through Later on the web
- Due to API limitations, auto published TikTok posts can be a maximum of 60 seconds at this time
- Due to API limitations, auto published TikTok posts can only use original audio at this time
- 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
- Due to API limitations, it is not currently possible to select a custom cover photo/thumbnail for auto published TikTok posts
- Due to API limitations, the character limit for TikTok captions scheduled through Later is 150 characters
Add Your TikTok Profile
- In Later on the web, click the + button at the top of your Calendar to add a social profile
- Select an empty TikTok profile slot and click Add Social Profile
- Log in to TikTok to add your TikTok profile
Schedule a TikTok Post
Desktop
- In Later on the web, select a video from your side library and create a post
- Write a caption or add Saved Captions
- If you change your mind and want to use a different video, click Change Media
- Use Edit to trim and crop your video, if needed
- Select Auto Publish (TikTok Business Accounts only) or Send Notification
- Select your scheduled date and time
- Optional Edits:
- Add a Linkin.bio link
- Configure your privacy settings for Comments, Duets, and Stitches (Auto Publish posts only)
- 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
Note: Videos scheduled to TikTok must be between 3 seconds and 3 minutes long. If your video is too long, you can trim it when scheduling.
iOS
- In Later's iOS app from the Schedule tab, tap the create-post button in the bottom right
- Select your TikTok profile from the top of the Post Builder
- Add your caption and hashtags, or use a Saved Caption
- Tap + to select your video from your Media Library
- Select your publishing method (Auto Publish or Push Notification Publish)
Note: Auto Publish for TikTok is available for TikTok Business Accounts only - Under More Options, toggle whether you'd like to allow Comments, Duets, and Stitches (Auto Publish posts only)
- Tap Change next to where it says No Time Selected
- Select a date and time for publishing, or tap Now under Select a Time to publish now
- Tap Save
- Tap Schedule Post
- Alternatively, tap Save as Draft to save your post as a draft and come back to it later
Android
- In Later's Android app from the Schedule tab, tap the create-post button in the bottom right
- Select your TikTok profile from the top of the Post Builder
- Add your caption and hashtags, or use a Saved Caption
- Tap + to select your video from your Media Library
- Select your publishing method (Auto Publish or Push Notification)
Note: Auto Publish for TikTok is available for TikTok Business Accounts only - Under More Options, toggle whether you'd like to allow Comments, Duets, and Stitches (Auto Publish posts only)
- Tap Change to select the date and time for publishing
- 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
- Open the notification on your mobile device
- Tap Open in TikTok
- Confirm you’re logged into the TikTok account that you scheduled your post for
- Edit your video in TikTok
- Paste the caption we copied for you
- Post to TikTok
Android Instructions
- Open the notification on your mobile device
- Tap Open in TikTok
- Confirm you’re logged into the TikTok account that you scheduled your post for
- Edit your video in TikTok
- Paste the caption we copied for you
- 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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