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

# Channels

> Connect the social accounts you publish to.

A **channel** is one connected social account. Postbase publishes to the
channels you select in the composer.

## Supported platforms

| Platform | Notes |
| - | - |
| X | Posts and threads. Bring-your-own app keys on every plan. |
| LinkedIn | Posts to your profile. Extra posts publish as a first comment. |
| Instagram | Business or Creator accounts (linked to a Facebook Page). Media required. On Postbase Cloud: coming soon, once Meta approves our app (use **Notify me** on the Channels page). Self-hosted: works with your own Meta app. |
| TikTok | Video or photo carousels only — no text-only posts. On Postbase Cloud, posts go out as private (only you can see them) until TikTok approves public posting. |
| YouTube | Video uploads. |
| Bluesky | Posts and threads (handle + app password). |
| Mastodon | Any instance — approve on your own server. |

## Connecting an account

1. Open **Channels**.
2. Pick a platform and choose **Connect**.
3. Authorize Postbase on the provider. Postbase only requests permission to
   publish — nothing else.

<Note>
  When you connect an account, Postbase captures its display name, avatar, and
  verified status so previews look like the real thing.
</Note>

## Managing channels

Connected accounts show under **Connected**, with the account's avatar, handle,
and status. Use **Add another** to connect a second account on the same
platform, or **Disconnect** to remove one.

Your plan sets how many channels you can connect — see [Plans](/cloud/plans).


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