> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://elarislabs.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect accounts

> Link your Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, and Snapchat accounts to Elaris Scheduler so you can publish and track performance without leaving the platform.

Before you can schedule or publish, you need at least one connected social account. Elaris uses OAuth for every platform — no passwords are stored.

## How do I connect a social account?

Open **Scheduler → Connections** and follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a platform">
    Select from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, or Snapchat.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete OAuth authorization">
    You'll be redirected to the platform's login and consent screens. Grant the permissions requested — these typically include **publish**, **media read**, and **analytics** access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your account or page">
    Some platforms ask you to choose which page or profile to connect after OAuth completes. This applies to LinkedIn Company Pages, Facebook Pages, and Snapchat Business profiles.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    Return to **Connections** and confirm the account shows as **Active**. You're ready to schedule.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  If a scheduled post fails to publish, reconnect the account first. Platform tokens expire, and app permission updates can silently revoke access.
</Warning>

## What permissions does each platform require?

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Instagram & Facebook">
    Both platforms use the Meta OAuth flow. You'll need to authorize:

    * **Content publishing** — post images, videos, and Reels
    * **Pages read engagement** — fetch performance metrics
    * **Instagram Basic Display** — profile access (Instagram only)

    <Tip>
      Connect a Facebook Page first if you want both Facebook and Instagram in a single OAuth session.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="TikTok">
    TikTok requires:

    * **Video upload** — direct post and draft creation
    * **User info** — verify the linked account identity

    <Note>
      TikTok's review policy means some accounts may have limited direct-post access. Elaris will surface any restrictions on the connection card.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="YouTube">
    YouTube (Google OAuth) requires:

    * **YouTube upload** — publish videos to your channel
    * **YouTube read** — fetch video metadata and analytics

    After OAuth, select the YouTube channel you want to publish to if the Google account has multiple channels.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="X (Twitter)">
    X uses OAuth 2.0 and requires:

    * **Tweet read/write** — create posts with media
    * **Offline access** — maintain the connection between sessions
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="LinkedIn">
    LinkedIn requires:

    * **Share on LinkedIn** — post to profiles and pages
    * **r\_organization\_social** — manage Company Page posts

    After OAuth, choose the Company Page or personal profile you want to connect.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Snapchat">
    Snapchat Business requires:

    * **snapchat-marketing-api** — publish Stories and ads
    * **snapchat-profile** — identity verification

    Select your Snapchat Business profile after the OAuth redirect.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## How do I fix a broken connection?

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="The account shows as 'Disconnected' or 'Error'">
    Click **Reconnect** on the connection card and re-authorize via OAuth. This refreshes the token without losing any scheduled posts in the queue.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Posts are failing even though the connection looks active">
    The token may have silently expired. Disconnect the account, then reconnect it fresh. Check that all required permissions are re-granted on the platform's consent screen.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I can't find my Page or Business profile after OAuth">
    Make sure you're logged into the correct account on the platform before authorizing. For Facebook, the authorizing user must have **Admin** or **Editor** role on the Page.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Compose & schedule" icon="pencil" href="/docs/scheduler/compose-and-schedule">
    Create your first scheduled post
  </Card>

  <Card title="Calendar & drafts" icon="calendar" href="/docs/scheduler/calendar-and-drafts">
    Manage your content pipeline
  </Card>
</CardGroup>