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TikTok Posting Guide

Welcome to our TikTok posting guide! This document will help you understand how to configure your TikTok posts using our platform.


Supported Post Types

TikTok supports the following post types on our platform:

1. Video Posts

Video posts are the most common type of content on TikTok. You can upload videos directly from your device and share them with your audience.

  • Maximum Duration: Videos can be up to 10 minutes long
  • Supported Formats: MP4, MOV
  • Maximum File Size: Up to 287MB (or 1.2GB for longer videos via TikTok Pro)

2. Image Posts / Slideshow

You can also create slideshows from multiple images. This is perfect for creating engaging visual content or turning photos into videos.

  • Maximum Images: Up to 35 images per slideshow
  • Image Formats: JPG, PNG
  • Duration: Each image displays for 1-5 seconds (configurable in the TikTok app)

3. Analytics

Track the performance of your TikTok posts with our built-in analytics feature.


Post Settings

When creating a TikTok post on our platform, you can configure the following settings:

Post Mode

Choose how you want to post your content:

OptionDescription
Direct PostImmediately post to your TikTok account
Draft (Media Upload)Upload to TikTok inbox for manual editing

Note: When using Draft mode (Media Upload), TikTok does not allow setting a title, caption, privacy settings, or other metadata via the API. The video will be uploaded to your TikTok inbox/drafts, and you must add the title, caption, and settings manually within the TikTok app before publishing.


Title

Add a custom title to your TikTok post to make it more discoverable.

  • Maximum Characters:
    • Video posts: 2,200 characters
    • Image/Slideshow posts: 90 characters

If you leave this field empty, the default post title will be used.


Privacy Settings

Control who can view your TikTok video:

Privacy LevelDescription
PublicEveryone can view your video
FriendsOnly your mutual followers can view
FollowersOnly your followers can view
PrivateOnly you can view the video

Interactions

Control how viewers can interact with your content:

SettingDescription
Disable DuetPrevent others from duetting (reacting side-by-side) your video
Disable CommentsTurn off comments on your video
Disable StitchPrevent others from stitching (reusing your video)

Video Cover

For video posts, you can set a custom cover image by specifying a timestamp.

  • Timestamp: Enter the time in milliseconds (e.g., 1000ms = 1 second)
  • Default: 1,000ms (1 second into the video)

Brand & Content

TikTok requires content creators to disclose certain types of content:

SettingDescription
Paid Partnership (Brand Content)Enable this when you're promoting third-party brands and getting paid
Promote Own Business (Brand Organic)Enable this when promoting your own business
AI-Generated ContentEnable this if your content was generated using AI

Best Practices

1. Optimize Your Title

  • Use relevant keywords to improve discoverability
  • Include relevant hashtags (#)
  • Keep titles engaging and descriptive

2. Choose the Right Privacy Level

  • Most content should be set to "Public" for maximum reach
  • Use "Private" for drafts or content you don't want others to see yet
  • "Friends" or "Followers" for more intimate content

3. Engagement Settings

  • Keep interactions enabled for better engagement
  • Disable Duet/Stitch if you're worried about content being reused
  • Consider disabling comments for sensitive content

4. Brand Disclosures

  • Always enable "Paid Partnership" for sponsored content
  • Use "Promote Own Business" when showcasing your products/services
  • Mark AI-generated content for transparency

Troubleshooting

Video Upload Issues

  • File too large: Compress your video or split it into smaller parts
  • Unsupported format: Convert to MP4 or MOV
  • Upload failed: Check your TikTok account connection and try again

Settings Not Applying

  • Make sure you're using "Direct Post" mode
  • Some settings only apply to video posts, not image slideshows

Analytics Not Showing

  • Analytics data may take 24-48 hours to appear after posting
  • Make sure your TikTok account is connected properly

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your TikTok posts, please contact our support team.