Getting Started With SocialPilot Mobile App

Social media is an ever-evolving world where speed and agility are your best assets. However, keeping pace can become challenging if you're chained to a desktop. The SocialPilot mobile app bridges this gap, helping you transition smoothly from desktop to mobile, ensuring you maintain efficiency and ease whether you're at the workplace or on the move.

The app's intuitive new UI simplifies managing your personal and client social media accounts directly from your phone. This guide will walk you through the basics of getting started with the SocialPilot mobile app, ensuring a seamless experience across all your devices.

In this article:

1. Getting Started on Mobile App
2. How to Connect Accounts From SocialPilot Mobile App?
3. How to Publish / Schedule From SocialPilot Mobile App?
4. How to Use Mobile Reminders to Publish Posts From SocialPilot App?

Getting Started on Mobile App

The first step to using the SocialPilot mobile app is downloading it to your Android or iOS device.

1. Follow these steps based on your device:

For Android Users:

• In the search bar at the top of your device's Google Play Store, type SocialPilot and press the search button.
• Look for the SocialPilot app in the search results and tap Install to download. Wait a few moments for the app to install on your device.

For iOS Users:

• Search for SocialPilot in the search bar of your App Store.
• Once you have located the app in the list, tap Get and then Install. Enter your Apple ID password or use Touch/Face ID if prompted. The app will then download and install on your device.

2. Once the SocialPilot app is downloaded and installed on your device, log in to your account by entering your credentials. You are now ready to start managing your social media accounts from your mobile device.

How to Connect Accounts From SocialPilot Mobile App?

To manage your social media accounts from the SocialPilot mobile app, you first need to connect them:

1. In the Accounts tab, find the "+" sign at the top right corner of your screen.
2. Tap it to open a pop-up menu featuring a list of all the social media networks that SocialPilot supports.

3. Click on the social media platform icon you want to connect. After selecting the platform, you will be directed to its login page.
4. Enter your credentials for the social media account you are connecting.
5. The social media network will ask you to grant permission for SocialPilot to access your account. This step is necessary for SocialPilot to post content on your behalf and manage your account.

4. Once you have granted permission, your selected social media account will be connected to SocialPilot, allowing seamless management from the mobile app.

How to Publish / Schedule From SocialPilot Mobile App?

With the SocialPilot mobile app, publishing or scheduling posts is a breeze. Here is how you can get started:

1. Locate the "+" sign at the center of the bottom navigation bar. Tap it to open a text field where you can type your post's caption or description.

2. Click the attachment icon on the bottom left to choose media from your device's gallery. You can instantly capture a picture from your device camera or select images, videos, or GIFs from your gallery. You can also use Unsplash to find the perfect image for your post.

3. After uploading media and writing your description, choose the social media accounts where you want to publish the post. Tap on Apply once you have made your selections.

4. Tap the Next button at the bottom right of the screen to proceed to the final step. Here, you can decide how your post will go live:

• Add to Queue: Place your post in a queue to be automatically published at optimal times.
• Share Now: Immediately publish your post across the selected social media platforms.
• Schedule Post: Pick a specific date and time for your post to be published.
• Save as Draft: Save your post as a draft if you are not ready to publish or need to revisit it later.

How To Use Mobile Reminders To Publish Posts From SocialPilot App?

The mobile reminders of SocialPilot ensure that you never miss a post, even when you are on the go. When you set mobile reminders for your posts, you will receive a push notification on your phone at the scheduled time.

Here is how you can do this.

1. After receiving the notification, tap the Share Now button. This will open the post in the SocialPilot app.

2. You will see a prompt where you have to allow SocialPilot access to your device's photos, media, and files.
3. Tap Allow to proceed. Your media will start downloading to your device.

4. You will then be prompted to proceed to the chosen social media platform. Click Proceed.

5. The text of your post will be copied to your clipboard automatically. Once on the platform, tap and hold in the caption text box and select Paste to insert your post description.
6. Edit your post with the in-app image/video editor if needed, and then tap the Post/Share button to share your scheduled content.