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How to Connect TikTok in the Social Planner

Connect your TikTok account to the Social Planner so you can create, schedule, preview, and publish TikTok posts directly from Kyrios.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

  • Users who want to manage TikTok content inside Kyrios.

  • Teams scheduling TikTok posts alongside Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or other social channels.

  • Accounts using the Social Planner for centralized publishing and previews.

Supported TikTok Accounts

  • Individual (Personal) TikTok accounts: Supported.

  • Business TikTok accounts: Available in the connection flow and supported for posting, based on TikTok permissions.

Accessing Social Planner Settings

  1. Navigate to Marketing > Social Planner.

  2. Click Settings or the gear icon in the top-right corner.

  3. Open the Social Accounts tab.

Connecting a TikTok Account

Step 1: Start the Connection

  1. In Social Accounts, click + Connect Social.

  2. Select Connect TikTok from the list.

Step 2: Choose TikTok Account Type

  1. Select the TikTok account type:

    • Individual

    • Business

  2. Click Select to continue.

Step 3: Log In to TikTok

  1. Log in using one of TikTok’s supported methods:

    • QR code

    • Phone, email, or username

    • Facebook

    • Google

  2. Approve the requested permissions.

Step 4: Select the TikTok Profile

  1. Choose the TikTok profile you want to connect.

  2. Click Add to confirm.

Step 5: Confirm Connection

  • Your TikTok account will now appear under Social Accounts with a Connected status and validity period.

Creating a TikTok Post in the Social Planner

Step 1: Open the Planner

  1. Go to Marketing > Social Planner.

  2. Click Planner.

  3. Click + New Post > Create New Post.

Step 2: Select TikTok as a Channel

  1. In Post to, select your connected TikTok account.

  2. You may also select additional social channels for multi-platform posting.

Step 3: Add Required Media

  • TikTok requires a video.

  • If no video is added, the composer will block publishing and display errors.

TikTok Post Options

Within the post composer, you can configure TikTok-specific settings:

  • Who can view this video

  • Allow users to comment

  • Allow Duet

  • Allow Stitch

  • Disclosure toggle (when applicable)

These settings apply only to TikTok and do not affect other channels.

Preview, Validation, and Publishing

Post Preview

  • View TikTok previews in high resolution.

  • Switch between social tabs to review formatting per platform.

Error & Warning Handling

  • Errors are color-coded and listed at the bottom of the composer.

  • Clicking an error scrolls directly to the field that needs fixing.

Publishing

  • Click Post to publish immediately.

  • Or click Save for later to schedule or queue.

Managing Connected TikTok Accounts

  1. Go to Social Planner > Settings > Social Accounts.

  2. Select TikTok from the left sidebar.

  3. From here, you can:

    • View connection status

    • Check validity duration

    • Disconnect the account if needed

Common Issues and Fixes

TikTok post will not publish

  • Cause: No video attached.

  • Fix: Upload a video before posting.

TikTok account not listed after login

  • Cause: Logged into the wrong TikTok profile.

  • Fix: Log out of TikTok and reconnect from Social Planner.

Connection expired

  • Cause: TikTok authorization timed out.

  • Fix: Reconnect the account from Social Accounts.

FAQ

Can I connect multiple TikTok accounts?

Yes. You can connect multiple TikTok accounts by clicking + Connect Social and repeating the connection steps.

Can I post images only to TikTok?

No. TikTok requires a video to publish a post. Image-only posts will fail validation.

Can I schedule TikTok posts with other platforms at the same time?

Yes. You can create one post with both images and videos and schedule it across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other supported platforms.

Is there a watermark or certification notice?

Yes. A watermark and certification notification may appear in the composer or planner calendar to ensure transparency during scheduling.

How do I disconnect TikTok from the Social Planner?

Go to Social Planner > Settings > Social Accounts, select TikTok, and click the delete (trash) icon to disconnect.

Why do I see posting errors before publishing?

The Social Planner validates TikTok requirements (such as video presence). Errors must be resolved before publishing is allowed.

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