How to Auto-Post & Schedule Threads via Official API (2026)
Learn how to automatically schedule text, images, and video posts to Meta's Threads app using the official Threads API.
Meta's Threads platform has grown into a vibrant text-first conversation hub with over 200 million monthly active users.
With the release of the official Threads API, creators and brands can now schedule and auto-publish Threads posts directly from their favorite social media scheduler.
Here is the complete guide to scheduling Threads posts using AutoPoster AI.
What Types of Posts Can You Schedule on Threads?
Through the official Meta Threads API, you can schedule:
- Text Posts: Up to 500 characters per post.
- Single Images & Carousels: Up to 10 images per post.
- Videos: MP4 vertical or horizontal video clips up to 5 minutes.
- Link Previews: Rich clickable link cards.
Step-by-Step: How to Schedule Posts to Threads
Step 1: Connect Your Threads Account
- Log in to AutoPoster AI.
- Go to Accounts > Connect Threads.
- Authorize your Threads / Instagram login via Meta's secure OAuth flow.
Step 2: Draft Your Thread Post
- Select your Threads profile in the composer.
- Write your text (use concise conversational hooks).
- Attach photos, carousels, or video clips.
Step 3: Schedule or Cross-Post
- Cross-post the same text to X/Twitter and Bluesky with one click.
- Select your scheduled time.
- Click Schedule Post. AutoPoster AI publishes directly to Threads at your chosen time.
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