Frequently asked questions

Getting started

What is PilotPost?
PilotPost is a social media scheduler. You write a post once, choose which of your social accounts it goes to, and PilotPost publishes it to all of them, either straight away or at the date and time you pick.
Which social networks can I post to?
Facebook Page, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, WhatsApp Business, Telegram and Bluesky. Every plan includes every network.
How do I schedule a post with PilotPost?
Connect your accounts on the Accounts page, then click New post. Write your text, add images or a video, tick the accounts it should go to, pick a date and time, and click Schedule. That's it: it appears in your calendar and goes out on time.
Do I need to give you my social media passwords?
No. For most networks you log in on the network's own page and approve access, so we never see your password. Bluesky uses an App Password you can revoke at any time, WhatsApp uses a token from your own WhatsApp Business account, and Telegram uses your own bot, which you can remove from your channel whenever you like.
Do I need an Instagram Business or Creator account?
Yes. Instagram only allows scheduling tools to publish to Business and Creator accounts. Switching is free in the Instagram app under Settings → Account type and tools.
Can I connect more than one account on the same network?
No. Each PilotPost account connects one account per network: for example one Facebook Page, one Instagram account and one LinkedIn profile. To manage another brand, open a separate PilotPost account for it.

Scheduling and publishing

Will my posts publish automatically?
Yes. Scheduled posts are published for you at the time you choose. You don't need to be online or tap a notification. Each published post links to the live post in your calendar.
Can I post the same content to several networks at once?
Yes. One post can go to all your connected accounts at once. The composer counts characters for each network as you type and warns you before you schedule if something breaks a network's rules.
Can I post images, videos and carousels?
Yes. You can attach JPG, PNG, WEBP or GIF images, or MP4 and MOV videos, up to 250 MB per file. Some networks have rules: Instagram and TikTok need an image or video, YouTube needs a video, and Pinterest needs an image.
Can I schedule Instagram Reels, TikToks and YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Videos sent to Instagram are published as Reels, videos sent to TikTok are published as TikToks, and vertical videos under 3 minutes sent to YouTube become Shorts.
Is there a limit on posts to X (Twitter)?
Yes. Every plan includes one post per day to X, because X charges for each post made through its API. Your other networks aren't affected.
How far in advance can I schedule posts?
As far ahead as you like. Pick any future date and time, or publish immediately.
Which time zone are posts scheduled in?
Your own. The time you pick is the local time on your device, and your calendar shows everything in your time zone.
What happens if a post fails to publish?
We retry automatically, up to three times, in case a network is briefly down. If it still fails, for example because a network rejected the post or an account needs reconnecting, it appears under Needs attention in your calendar with the reason and a Retry button.
Can I change or delete a scheduled post?
You can delete a scheduled post from your calendar at any time before it goes out, then schedule a new version. Drafts can be reopened, edited and scheduled whenever you like.
Can I bulk upload posts from a spreadsheet?
Not yet. You create posts in the composer, and each post can go to many accounts at once.
Does PilotPost include analytics?
Not yet. Your calendar shows what was published, with a link to each live post, and anything that needs attention. For likes, reach and followers, use each network's own insights for now.

Plans and billing

How much does PilotPost cost?
Starter €19/mo (5 accounts), Pro €49/mo (15 accounts), Agency €129/mo (50 accounts). Every plan includes every network. See the pricing and plan comparison.
Is there a free plan or free trial?
No. Plans are paid monthly, with no contract, and you can cancel at any time.
How does billing work?
Plans are billed monthly through Whop, our secure payment provider. We never see or store your full card details. Prices are in euros (€); if your card is in another currency, your bank converts it.
Can I change or cancel my plan at any time?
Yes. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel from the Billing page whenever you like. There's no contract and no need to contact sales.
What happens if I cancel or a payment fails?
If you cancel, you keep access until the end of the month you've paid for. If a payment fails, you get a short grace period to update your card. After that your account is paused and scheduled posts are held. As soon as you pay, everything resumes, and nothing is deleted.
Do you offer refunds?
Subscriptions are non-refundable except where required by law. If something went wrong, email us at support@pilotpost.social and we'll make it right.

Agencies and teams

Can I manage my clients' accounts?
Yes, with one PilotPost account per client. Each PilotPost account holds one brand, with one account on each network, which keeps every client's posts and logins separate.
Can several team members share one account?
Each PilotPost account has one login. Teams usually share the login for a brand. Turn on two-step verification to keep a shared login secure.

Security and privacy

Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs over HTTPS, social access tokens are encrypted, passwords are hashed, and our servers are in the EU. We never sell your data or use your content for advertising.
Is PilotPost GDPR compliant?
We follow the GDPR. Your data is hosted in the EU, used only to run the service, and you can ask us to access, export or delete it at any time. See our Privacy Policy.
Can I protect my account with two-step verification?
Yes. Go to Security in the app and scan the QR code with an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator. After that, logging in needs your password and a 6-digit code from your phone.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
Click Forgot password? on the login page and we'll email you a link to choose a new one.
How do I delete my data?
Remove any connected account on the Accounts page, or see our Data deletion page to delete everything.

Still have a question? Email support@pilotpost.social.

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