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Integrate Postey with ChatGPT using Custom GPTs — Create, schedule, and manage your social media posts directly from your conversations with ChatGPT.

What is Postey for ChatGPT?

Postey's ChatGPT integration allows you to connect your social media management directly to ChatGPT through a Custom GPT. With this integration, ChatGPT can:

  • Create and manage social media drafts
  • Schedule posts across multiple platforms
  • Upload and attach media files
  • Retrieve account and draft information
  • All directly from your conversations with ChatGPT

Example use cases:

  • "Create a Twitter thread about AI trends in 2025"
  • "Schedule this product announcement for LinkedIn tomorrow at 10 AM"
  • "Show me all my scheduled posts for next week"
  • "Create an Instagram carousel about our company culture"

Prerequisites

  • ChatGPT Plus or Team account (required for Custom GPTs)
  • Postey account with at least one connected social platform
  • Postey API key (we'll generate this in Step 1)

Setup Guide

Step 1: Get Your Postey API Key

  1. Log in to your Postey account
  2. Navigate to Settings → ChatGPT Integration
  3. Click "Create new API key"
  4. Copy the generated API key
  5. Store it securely — you'll need it in the next step

🔒 Security Note: Your API key grants full access to your Postey account. Keep it private and never share it publicly.

Step 2: Access the Postey Custom GPT

Option A: Use the Official Postey GPT (Recommended)

  1. Go to the Postey Custom GPT
  2. Click "Use this GPT"
  3. When prompted, enter your Postey API key
  4. Click Authorize

Option B: Create Your Own Custom GPT

  1. Go to ChatGPT
  2. Click Explore GPTs in the sidebar
  3. Click Create in the top right
  4. Follow the Custom GPT creation wizard
  5. Add the Postey API integration (detailed instructions below)

Step 3: Configure API Authentication

If creating your own Custom GPT:

  1. In the GPT Builder, go to Configure tab
  2. Scroll to Actions
  3. Click Create new action
  4. Import the Postey OpenAPI schema from: https://api.postey.ai/openapi.json
  5. Set Authentication type to API Key
  6. Add your Postey API key as a custom header:
    • Header name: Authorization
    • Header value: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
  7. Click Save

✅ You're all set! ChatGPT can now access Postey.

Step 4: Start Using Postey with ChatGPT

Start a conversation with the Postey GPT and ask for help with your social media:

Example prompts:

  • "Create a LinkedIn post about productivity tips"
  • "Schedule a tweet for Friday at 3 PM about our new blog post"
  • "Show me my upcoming scheduled posts"
  • "Create a 7-tweet thread about sustainable business practices"

Available Features

Create Drafts

Ask ChatGPT to create social media posts for any connected platform:

  • X (Twitter) - single posts or threads
  • LinkedIn - professional posts
  • Instagram - posts with captions
  • TikTok - video content descriptions
  • Facebook - page posts

Schedule Posts

  • Schedule for specific dates and times
  • Use natural language: "tomorrow afternoon", "next Wednesday at 2 PM"
  • Add to your posting queue automatically

Manage Content

  • View existing drafts
  • Update draft content
  • Delete unwanted drafts
  • Check scheduled posts
  • Get posting analytics

Upload Media

  • Attach images to posts
  • Support for multiple images per post
  • Platform-specific media limits automatically handled

Platform-Specific Features

X (Twitter)

  • Create single tweets or threads
  • Up to 4 media attachments
  • Character count handled automatically
  • Hashtag optimization

LinkedIn

  • Professional formatting
  • Up to 9 media files
  • Ideal for thought leadership
  • Industry-specific insights

Instagram

  • Caption optimization
  • Up to 4 media files
  • Hashtag suggestions
  • Visual storytelling focus

TikTok

  • Video descriptions
  • Up to 10 media files
  • Trending topic integration
  • Hook creation

Facebook

  • Page post creation
  • Multiple image support
  • Audience targeting
  • Community engagement

Tips for Best Results

Be Specific with Platforms

❌ "Create a social media post" ✅ "Create a LinkedIn post about remote work best practices for tech teams"

Use Natural Language for Scheduling

  • "Schedule this for tomorrow at 9 AM Pacific"
  • "Post this next Monday morning"
  • "Add to my queue for this weekend"
  • "Schedule for January 15th at 2 PM"

Provide Brand Context

Give ChatGPT information about:

  • Your brand voice and tone
  • Target audience demographics
  • Key messages or calls-to-action
  • Relevant hashtags or mentions
  • Industry or niche

Leverage ChatGPT's Creativity

  • Ask for multiple variations
  • Request A/B testing options
  • Get emoji and hashtag suggestions
  • Optimize for engagement
  • Adapt content across platforms

Review Before Publishing

Always review drafts in Postey before scheduling. ChatGPT will create the draft where you can:

  • Edit content
  • Preview on each platform
  • Adjust scheduling
  • Add final touches
  • Check formatting

Advanced Use Cases

Content Calendar Planning

"Create a month-long content calendar for my coaching business. Include LinkedIn posts every Monday and Wednesday, Twitter threads every Friday, and Instagram posts every Sunday. Focus on personal development, productivity, and mindset topics."

Campaign Management

"Plan a product launch campaign across all platforms. Create announcement posts, feature highlights, testimonial posts, and a special launch day countdown. Schedule everything for optimal times."

Multi-Platform Adaptation

"Take this blog post [paste content] and create platform-specific versions: a Twitter thread, LinkedIn article summary, Instagram carousel script, and Facebook post. Maintain the core message but optimize for each platform."

Engagement Optimization

"Review my last month's top performing posts and create similar content. Analyze what worked and create 10 new posts following those patterns."

Trend Integration

"What's trending in [your industry] right now? Create 5 timely posts that connect our brand to these trends across different platforms."

Troubleshooting

"Authentication Failed" Error

  • Verify your API key is correct
  • Check that you're using the Bearer token format
  • Ensure your Postey account is active
  • Try regenerating your API key

GPT Can't Find Postey Functions

  • Make sure you're using a ChatGPT Plus or Team account
  • Verify the Postey action is properly configured
  • Check that the OpenAPI schema imported correctly
  • Try refreshing the GPT

Drafts Not Appearing in Postey

  • Check the correct Social Set is selected
  • Verify your connected accounts are active
  • Refresh your Postey dashboard
  • Confirm you're looking in the right workspace

Scheduling Failures

  • Ensure the scheduled time is in the future
  • Check your timezone settings in Postey
  • Verify you have posts remaining in your plan
  • Confirm platform accounts are connected

Media Upload Issues

  • Check file size limits (typically 5MB per image)
  • Verify supported formats (JPG, PNG, GIF)
  • Ensure you're within platform limits
  • Try uploading fewer files

"Rate Limit Exceeded" Error

  • Wait a few minutes before trying again
  • Reduce rapid consecutive requests
  • Contact support if issue persists

Custom GPT Not Saving

  • Ensure you have a ChatGPT Plus or Team subscription
  • Check that all required fields are filled
  • Verify the API schema is valid
  • Try creating in a new browser session

Privacy & Security

What ChatGPT can access:

  • Create and manage drafts
  • View your scheduled posts
  • Upload media files
  • Access account information

What ChatGPT cannot access:

  • Your Postey password
  • Payment information
  • Social media account credentials
  • Other users' data
  • Direct posting (all posts go through Postey review)

Data handling:

  • API calls are encrypted
  • OpenAI's data usage policies apply
  • You can revoke access anytime
  • API keys can be regenerated if compromised

Managing Your Integration

Update Your API Key

  1. Go to Postey Settings → ChatGPT Integration
  2. Click Revoke current key
  3. Click Create new API key
  4. Update the key in your Custom GPT settings

Modify Your Custom GPT

  1. Go to ChatGPT
  2. Find your Postey GPT in My GPTs
  3. Click Edit
  4. Make changes to instructions or actions
  5. Click Save

Share Your Custom GPT (Optional)

  1. Edit your Custom GPT
  2. Change visibility settings
  3. Options: Only me, Anyone with link, Public
  4. Generate shareable link if needed

Delete the Integration

  1. Edit your Custom GPT
  2. Click Delete GPT
  3. Or simply stop using it (keeps history)

Getting Help

Postey Support:

  • Email: support@postey.ai
  • In-app chat: Available in Postey dashboard
  • Documentation: docs.postey.ai

Quick Links:

OpenAI Support:

Best Practices

  1. Create Clear Instructions: Add your brand guidelines to the Custom GPT instructions for consistent output
  2. Use Templates: Build reusable templates for recurring content types
  3. Batch Content: Create multiple posts at once for efficient planning
  4. Iterate Conversationally: Refine posts through natural dialogue
  5. Leverage Memory: ChatGPT remembers context within conversations
  6. Test Variations: Generate multiple options and choose the best
  7. Schedule Strategically: Ask for optimal posting time recommendations
  8. Cross-Platform Strategy: Plan cohesive campaigns across all platforms

Example Workflows

Daily Content Creation

"Good morning! Create today's posts: a motivational quote for Instagram at 8 AM, a Twitter thread about [topic] at noon, and a LinkedIn tip at 5 PM."

Weekly Planning Session

"Let's plan next week's content. I need 3 LinkedIn posts about leadership, 5 tweets about industry news, and 2 Instagram posts showcasing our team. Schedule them at optimal times."

Product Launch

"We're launching [product] on [date]. Create a 2-week promotional campaign with countdown posts, feature highlights, customer testimonials, and launch day content across all platforms."

Repurposing Content

"I have this podcast episode [link/summary]. Create social media content promoting it: audiograms quotes, key takeaway threads, discussion starters, and episode announcement posts."

Seasonal Campaign

"Create a holiday campaign for December. Include themed posts for each platform, gift guides, year-in-review content, and New Year messaging."

Custom GPT Instructions Template

When creating your own Postey GPT, use these instructions:

You are a social media expert assistant connected to Postey. Your role is to help users create, schedule, and manage engaging social media content across multiple platforms.

Key capabilities:
- Create platform-optimized posts for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
- Schedule posts for specific dates and times
- Generate content variations and A/B testing options
- Provide hashtag and emoji suggestions
- Adapt content tone for different platforms
- Manage draft posts and scheduling

Always:
- Ask clarifying questions about target audience and goals
- Suggest optimal posting times if not specified
- Provide platform-specific best practices
- Offer to create multiple variations
- Confirm scheduling details before finalizing

User's brand voice: [Add custom brand guidelines]
Target audience: [Add audience details]
Key messaging: [Add key messages]

Ready to supercharge your social media workflow? Set up Postey with ChatGPT and start creating content with AI assistance!