How to Connect Social Media Accounts

Overview

Social media integration is a key part of Zuke's marketing and business development features. Once connected, you can generate content with AI and post directly to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube without leaving the platform.

Supported Platforms

Currently, you can connect these social media accounts:

• ✅ Facebook - Business pages
• ✅ Instagram - Business accounts
• ✅ LinkedIn - Personal and company pages
• ✅ YouTube - Channels

How to Connect Your Accounts

Step 1: Go to Settings

From your dashboard, click on "Settings" in the navigation menu.

Step 2: Find Social Media Connections

In your settings, look for the "Social Media Connections" section. Here you'll see all available platforms you can connect.

Step 3: Connect Each Platform

Click the "Connect" button next to each platform you want to link. Follow the platform-specific steps below:

Step 4: Verify Connections

After connecting all platforms, refresh your page to ensure everything is properly connected. You should see all your connected accounts listed in the Social Media Connections section.

Using Connected Accounts to Post

Once your accounts are connected, you can post directly from Zuke. Here's a quick example:

Example: Posting an AI-Generated Image

1. Go to "Create Images with AI" or "Alpha" section
2. Generate an image (e.g., use AI Ideas or a custom prompt)
3. Once the image is generated, you'll see posting options
4. Select which platforms to post to
5. Add a caption if needed
6. Click "Post"
7. The content will be published to your selected platforms automatically

What Permissions Does Zuke Need?

When you connect your accounts, Zuke requests permission to:

• Post content: Publish images, videos, and text on your behalf
• Access basic info: View your pages, channels, and accounts
• Manage posts: Schedule and publish content

Zuke will NOT:

• Post without your explicit action
• Access your personal messages
• Change account settings
• Delete existing content

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

Connection Failed

• Make sure you're logged into the correct account
• Check that you have admin rights for business pages
• Clear your browser cache and try again
• Disable browser extensions that might block pop-ups

LinkedIn Takes Too Long to Load

This is normal. LinkedIn integration requires extra time to fetch your business pages. Wait 5-10 seconds before proceeding.

Can't Select My Business Page

• Ensure you're an admin of the page you want to connect
• For Instagram, make sure you have a business or creator account
• Check that the page is active and not restricted

YouTube Verification Screen

Google may show security warnings when connecting YouTube. This is normal for third-party apps. Review the permissions and click "Continue" if you're comfortable proceeding.

Account Shows as Connected But Posts Fail

• Disconnect and reconnect the account
• Check if the platform has changed its API permissions
• Verify your account isn't restricted or suspended on that platform
• Contact support if the issue persists

Disconnecting Accounts

Need to disconnect a social media account?

1. Go to Settings
2. Find Social Media Connections
3. Click "Disconnect" next to the account
4. Confirm disconnection

You can reconnect at any time by following the connection steps again.

Best Practices

Before Connecting

• Make sure you're logged into the correct accounts in your browser
• Have admin access to all pages you want to connect
• Close unnecessary browser tabs to avoid confusion

After Connecting

• Test posting with a simple image to each platform
• Verify posts appear correctly on each platform
• Save frequently used captions and hashtags

Security Tips

• Only connect accounts you actively manage
• Periodically review connected apps in each platform's settings
• Disconnect unused accounts to minimize security risks

FAQs

Do I need to connect all platforms?

No, connect only the platforms you want to use. You can add more later.

Can I connect multiple accounts from the same platform?

Currently, you can connect one account per platform. Multi-account support may be added in future updates.

Will Zuke post without my permission?

No. Zuke will only post when you explicitly click the "Post" button after generating content.

Can I schedule posts for later?

Scheduling features are being developed. Currently, posts are published immediately.

What if I change my password on a platform?

You may need to reconnect that account in Zuke's settings after changing your password.

Next Steps

Now that your social media accounts are connected, try these features:

• Generate AI images and post them
• Create AI videos for your social channels
• Use AI to generate post captions and hashtags
• Schedule content across multiple platforms

Future Platform Support

We're actively working on expanding our social media integrations:

• Twitter (X): Post tweets and threads directly
• TikTok: Share video content to your TikTok account
• Threads: Post to Meta's text-based platform
• Pinterest: Share visual content to boards

Stay tuned for updates as we add these platforms!

Need Help?

If you're having trouble connecting your social media accounts or posting content, contact us at support@zuke.co.za or visit our community forum.