Content Scheduling
Maximize your TikTok reach by scheduling content for optimal posting times. Our advanced scheduling system ensures your content goes live when your audience is most active.Scheduling Requirements
Feature Availability: Scheduling is available on Basic and Professional plans only. Free plan users cannot access scheduling features.
Prerequisites
- Connected TikTok account with Business/Creator status
- Uploaded video or photo carousel
- Active subscription with scheduling feature enabled
How Scheduling Works
- Upload Content: First, upload your video or photo carousel
- Select for Scheduling: Choose the content you want to schedule
- Set Publish Time: Select date and time for publication
- Configure Post Details: Add scheduling-specific settings
- Confirm Schedule: Review and confirm your scheduled post
Scheduling Limits by Plan
| Plan | Monthly Uploads | Scheduled Posts Limit | Advanced Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 videos | ❌ Not available | ❌ |
| Basic | 25 videos | 25 scheduled posts | ❌ |
| Professional | 100 videos | 100 scheduled posts | ✅ |
Scheduled posts count toward your monthly upload limit. Free plan does not have access to scheduling features.
Scheduling Process
1
Access Scheduling
Navigate to Schedule in your dashboard sidebar or click Schedule next to an uploaded video.
2
Select Content
Choose the video or photo carousel you want to schedule from your upload history.
3
Set Publish Time
Configure the scheduling details:
ISO 8601 datetime string for when to publish (e.g., “2025-10-21T14:30:00Z”)
TikTok account ID to publish to
Override the original title (1-150 characters)
Override the original description (max 2200 characters)
Additional hashtags for this scheduled post
4
Review and Confirm
Review your scheduled post details and click Schedule Post.
Managing Scheduled Posts
View Scheduled Posts
- Navigate to Schedule → Scheduled Videos
- View all upcoming scheduled posts with their publish times
- Filter by TikTok account or date range
Edit Scheduled Posts
You can modify certain details of scheduled posts before they publish:Update the publish time
Cancel the scheduled post by setting status to “cancelled”
Delete Scheduled Posts
- Click Delete next to any scheduled post
- Confirm deletion to free up your scheduling slot
- Deleted posts cannot be recovered
Best Practices for Scheduling
Common Scheduling Issues
Post Failed to Publish
- Cause: TikTok API issues or account permission problems
- Solution: Check your TikTok account connection and retry the schedule
Incorrect Publish Time
- Cause: Time zone confusion (all times are UTC)
- Solution: Always convert your local time to UTC before scheduling
Scheduling Limit Reached
- Cause: Exceeded your plan’s scheduled post limit
- Solution: Upgrade your plan or delete existing scheduled posts
Missing Hashtags or Description
- Cause: Character limit exceeded or formatting issues
- Solution: Keep descriptions under 2200 characters and use proper hashtag format
API Integration
You can also manage scheduling programmatically through our API. See the Scheduling API Reference for detailed endpoints and examples.Need help with scheduling? Contact support at [email protected] or visit our Troubleshooting Guide.