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

# Create your first post

> Step-by-step walkthrough for creating, scheduling, and publishing your first social media post in Socializioz, from composer setup to live confirmation.

This guide takes you from a freshly connected account to a published post. Follow these steps to learn the core publishing workflow in Socializioz.

<Tip>You can also ask the [Socializioz Agent](/features/ai-chat) to do this for you from chat — for example, "Write and publish an Instagram post about our summer sale." The agent drafts the content and publishes or schedules it with your approval. This guide covers the hands-on composer workflow.</Tip>

## Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

* A Socializioz account with at least one workspace set up ([onboarding guide](/getting-started/onboarding))
* At least one connected social account ([connecting accounts](/getting-started/connecting-accounts))

## Step-by-step walkthrough

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the composer">
    Click **Create** in the bottom tab bar on mobile, or open the **Composer** from the workspace sidebar on desktop. If this is your first time, a guided tour walks you through the interface.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your account">
    Choose which connected social account should receive the post. Each post targets one account in the standard composer. To publish to multiple platforms at once, use the [guided content builder](/features/composer#guided-content-builder).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a content type">
    After selecting an account, content type buttons appear based on the platform. For example, Instagram offers Feed, Story, and Reel. Select the type that matches your content.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your caption">
    Type your caption in the editor. You can also use the AI tools in the toolbar:

    * **AI Write** — generate a caption from a prompt
    * **Enhance** — polish an existing draft
    * **AI Suggest** — generate relevant hashtags

    The editor detects your text direction automatically, so you can write in English or Arabic without switching modes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach media">
    Click the **+** button in the media strip to add images or videos. You can upload from your device, pick from the [media library](/features/media-library), or generate media with AI from the Assist panel.

    <Note>Instagram requires media on every post. TikTok requires video specifically. Check the [content types table](/features/composer#content-types-by-platform) for platform requirements.</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the preflight checklist">
    Before publishing, check for any blocker hints below the action button. Common blockers include:

    * Missing caption or media for platforms that require them
    * Blocked terms from your campaign settings
    * Missing TikTok privacy or consent settings

    If the action button is disabled, a hint explains what to fix.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an action">
    Use the action mode switcher at the bottom of the composer:

    | Mode         | When to use it                  |
    | ------------ | ------------------------------- |
    | **Publish**  | Send the post immediately       |
    | **Schedule** | Pick a future date and time     |
    | **Draft**    | Save your work and finish later |

    For your first post, **Publish** is the quickest way to see a result.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and publish">
    Click the action button. A success animation confirms your post was sent to the platform. Click **View** to jump to the post on the [schedule calendar](/features/scheduling).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Using the guided content builder

If you want to publish to multiple platforms at once, use the guided content builder instead of the standard composer:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the guided builder">
    In the composer, tap **Guided** (or the wizard icon) to switch to the 5-step builder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect — choose your accounts">
    Select one or more destination accounts. The builder supports publishing the same content to multiple platforms in one flow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Platform — pick content types">
    Choose the content type for each platform (Feed, Story, Reel, Video, or Post). The available types depend on the platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Media — attach your files">
    Upload images or videos, select from the [media library](/features/media-library), or generate media with AI.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Caption and review">
    Write your caption (or use AI Write to generate one), review the preflight checklist, and publish or schedule.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## TikTok-specific settings

If you are publishing to TikTok, the composer shows additional settings before you can publish:

* **Privacy level** — choose who can view the video (Public, Followers only, or Private)
* **Interaction settings** — enable or disable comments, duets, and stitches
* **Commercial content disclosure** — indicate if the content promotes a brand or product
* **AI-generated content** — indicate if the content was made with AI
* **Music consent** — confirm the video does not use copyrighted music

These settings are required by TikTok's API. The publish button remains disabled until all required fields are completed. See the [TikTok settings reference](/features/composer#tiktok-advanced-settings) for details.

## Scheduling instead of publishing immediately

If you prefer to schedule your first post for a specific time rather than publishing right away:

1. In the action mode switcher, select **Schedule** instead of Publish.
2. Tap the date/time picker and choose when you want the post to go live. The picker is timezone-aware — it uses the timezone configured in your [workspace settings](/features/workspace-settings#timezone).
3. Tap **Schedule**. The post appears on your [content calendar](/features/scheduling) at the scheduled time.

You can reschedule or cancel the post at any time from the calendar. If your workspace uses [approval workflows](/features/approvals), scheduled posts may require a reviewer's approval before they are published.

## After you publish

Once your post is live, here is how to track its performance:

1. **Check published posts** — open the [published posts](/features/published-posts) gallery to see your post with engagement metrics (reach, likes, comments) as the platform reports them.
2. **Review analytics** — visit the [analytics dashboard](/features/analytics) to see KPI cards for reach, likes, comments, shares, video views, and engagement rate across all your posts.
3. **Monitor comments** — if you published to Facebook or Instagram, open the [comments page](/features/comments) to view and reply to comments. Use AI reply assist to draft responses quickly.

<Tip>Metrics can take a few minutes to appear after publishing. Pull to refresh on mobile or switch the date range on desktop to trigger a data update.</Tip>

## Common first-post issues

| Problem                                | Fix                                                                                                                               |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Select an account before publishing"  | You haven't chosen a destination account. Tap the account picker at the top of the composer.                                      |
| "Instagram requires an image or video" | Instagram doesn't support text-only posts. Attach media from the media library or upload a file.                                  |
| "Reels require a video file"           | You selected Reel as the content type but attached an image. Switch to a video or change the content type to Feed.                |
| Post published but no metrics yet      | Platforms take a few minutes to report engagement data. Check back shortly or visit [analytics](/features/analytics).             |
| Token expired error                    | Your account needs to be reconnected. Go to [connections](/features/connections) and click **Reconnect** on the affected account. |

## Next steps

Now that you have published your first post, explore these features:

* **[Schedule posts](/features/scheduling)** — plan your content calendar and let Socializioz publish automatically at the best times
* **[AI content generation](/features/ai-content-generation)** — create images, videos, and captions with AI tools
* **[Campaigns](/features/campaigns)** — organize posts around marketing initiatives and track campaign performance
* **[Brand profiles](/features/brand-profiles)** — configure your brand voice so AI-generated content matches your tone
* **[Team collaboration](/features/team-collaboration)** — invite team members and set up approval workflows