How to Connect Bluesky to Sparkforge Social Planner

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Bluesky connects to Sparkforge Social Planner using a Bluesky app password (not your main login). Once authorized, you can schedule text and media posts alongside every other channel from one calendar.

Bluesky is a decentralized text-first network. Sparkforge Social Planner publishes to Bluesky through the same calendar that handles Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Google Business Profile.

What the integration covers

  • One calendar for Bluesky plus every other connected channel.
  • Approval flow through the same review path your team already uses.
  • Composer guardrails that respect Bluesky's 300-character limit and media caps.
  • Analytics for posts, likes, comments, impressions, and engagement rate.

Bluesky media specifications

SpecImagesVideo
File typesJPEG, PNGMP4, MOV
Max file size1 MB50 MB
Max per postUp to 4 images1 video (cannot mix with images)
ResolutionStandard web480p–720p recommended
Aspect ratio—16:9 or 1:1
Duration—Up to 3 minutes
Frame rate—30–60 FPS
Codecs—H.264 video, AAC audio

Posting rules

  • Character limit: 300 per post.
  • Mentions: use the full handle (e.g. @name.bsky.social). No autocomplete; type or paste.
  • Hashtags: letters, numbers, and underscores. No numbers-only tags.
  • Links: must start with http:// or https://; each link counts as 23 characters regardless of length.
  • Daily limit: 100 posts per 24 hours.

Create a Bluesky app password

Bluesky requires an app password for third-party tools. The password is shown only once; copy it before closing the modal.

  1. Sign in to Bluesky.
  2. Open Settings → Privacy & security → App Passwords.
  3. Click + Add App Password.
  4. Name the password and click Next.
  5. Copy the generated password.

Connect Bluesky in Sparkforge

  1. Open Marketing in your sub-account.
  2. Click Social Planner.
  3. Click + Socials.
  4. Choose Connect Bluesky.
  5. Enter your Bluesky username without the @ (e.g. username.bsky.social).
  6. Paste the app password (not your main account password).
  7. Click Connect, then Add next to the profile.

The account appears under the All Accounts dropdown.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need an app password instead of my Bluesky login?

Bluesky requires app passwords for third-party tools so your main credentials stay protected.

What if I lose the app password?

Delete the old password in Bluesky, generate a new one, and reconnect in Social Planner.

Can I connect multiple Bluesky handles?

Yes. Each handle needs its own app password and connects separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Bluesky need an app password?
Bluesky restricts third-party tools to app passwords so your main account credentials stay protected. Your normal login will not authenticate Social Planner.
What happens if I lose the Bluesky app password?
The password is shown only once. Delete it in Bluesky, generate a new one, and reconnect inside Social Planner.
Can I connect multiple Bluesky handles?
Yes. Each handle authorizes separately with its own app password.
Do I need to reconnect after logging out of Bluesky?
No. The connection persists until you remove the app password or reset it manually.
What analytics are available for Bluesky?
Social Planner tracks posts, likes, comments, impressions, and engagement rate for connected Bluesky accounts.

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