Scheduling and Publishing TikTok Videos
Overview
The fastest way to post to TikTok is to record in the Social Cascade Teleprompter app and publish from the post draft screen. You can also schedule TikTok videos from the Calendar in the web app. TikTok isn't part of auto-scheduling, so you choose the date and time for every TikTok post.
Before You Start
- Your TikTok account is connected to Social Cascade.
- Your content includes a video. See Understanding TikTok Video Requirements.
- You're an Admin or Editor on your team. Viewers can't schedule posts.
How to Publish from the Teleprompter App
- Record your video in the Teleprompter app.
- On the post draft screen, select TikTok.
- Add your caption and hashtags.
- Tap Post Now, or tap Schedule, pick a date and time, and tap Schedule post.
After your video finishes processing, Post Now publishes about 20 minutes later. If you schedule a time sooner than that, Social Cascade moves it to 20 minutes out.
In the Web Teleprompter, choose Publish now or Schedule under Destination, then click Process Video. See Recording from Your Browser (Web Teleprompter).
How to Schedule a TikTok Video from the Calendar
- Open the Calendar in the web app.
- On the day you want, click Add new and choose content that has a video. Or click an existing post to edit it. 3. Under Post on:, select TikTok. If TikTok isn't listed, the content has no video.
- Write your caption. The full published text must be 2,200 characters or fewer.
- Set the date and time.
- Click Schedule (or Save for an existing post).
Why TikTok Isn't Auto-Scheduled
TikTok isn't part of auto-scheduling, so it doesn't appear in the Post Frequency grid in Account Settings. This is expected. Every TikTok post is one you schedule yourself.
Why My Post Still Says Scheduled After Its Time
A TikTok post stays Scheduled for a short time after its publish time while TikTok processes the video. When TikTok confirms the video is live, the status changes to Posted on its own. You don't need to do anything.
If the post isn't on TikTok after several hours, contact support before you post it again, so you don't end up with a duplicate.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok isn't listed under Post on: | The content has no video | Use content with a video. TikTok takes video posts only. |
| TikTok isn't in my Post Frequency grid | TikTok isn't part of auto-scheduling | Expected. Schedule TikTok posts from the Teleprompter app or the Calendar. |
| The post still says Scheduled after its time | TikTok is still processing the video | Wait. It changes to Posted on its own. If the video isn't on TikTok after several hours, contact support. |
| "TikTok rejected this upload as a spam risk…" | TikTok flagged the upload | Post it directly in the TikTok app, or change the video or caption and schedule it again. |
| My TikTok post failed | The video or text doesn't meet the limits | Check that the video is MP4 or WebM, 10 minutes or shorter, and that the full text is 2,200 characters or fewer. |
FAQ
Q: Can TikTok posts be auto-scheduled like Facebook and Instagram?
A: No. TikTok isn't part of auto-scheduling. You schedule each TikTok post yourself.
Q: Can I schedule a TikTok post and a Facebook post together?
A: Yes. Select both platforms when you schedule. The content needs a video for TikTok.
Q: How long does TikTok take to process my video?
A: It varies with the video's size and how busy TikTok is. The status changes to Posted on its own once TikTok confirms the video is live.