How to Connect Meta Threads to Sparkforge Social Planner
Threads connects to Sparkforge Social Planner through your linked Instagram account. Once authorized, you can schedule text and media posts from the same calendar that handles Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and the rest.
Threads is Meta's text-first network. Inside Sparkforge Social Planner, you can compose, schedule, and track Threads posts alongside Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Google Business Profile from one calendar.
What the integration covers
- Single calendar for Threads and every other connected channel.
- Automation through Review Flow, RSS Auto-Posting, and Category Queues.
- Bulk scheduling via Advanced CSV Upload with hashtag, category, and first-comment mapping.
- Engagement metrics for posts, likes, comments, and engagement rate.
Threads media specifications
| Spec | Images | Video |
|---|---|---|
| File types | JPEG, PNG | MP4, MOV |
| Max file size | 8 MB | 1 GB |
| Max per post | Up to 20 images | Up to 20 videos (can mix with images) |
| Resolution | 320px to 1440px | Up to 1920px width |
| Aspect ratio | 0.01:1 to 10:1 | 0.01:1 to 10:1 |
| Duration | — | Up to 5 minutes |
| Frame rate | — | 23–60 FPS |
| Codecs | — | H.264 or HEVC video, AAC audio |
Custom thumbnails are not supported. Posts longer than 500 characters are auto-split into a threaded reply.
Connect Threads
- Open Marketing in your sub-account.
- Click the Social Planner tab.
- Click + Socials.
- Choose Connect Threads.
- Sign in with the Instagram account linked to your Threads profile and authorize access.
- Click Add next to the profile you want connected.
The account appears under the All Accounts dropdown. Threads access flows through Instagram (OAuth 2.0), so the linked Instagram credentials are what you use.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Threads account need to be public?
Yes. Public visibility is required to publish via Social Planner.
Why can I not tag a location?Location tagging is not currently exposed by the Threads API.Can I edit a Threads post after publishing?
No. Threads does not support post edits. You can delete published posts from the Threads app.
What happens when my token expires?
Social Planner prompts you to reconnect. Re-authenticate and scheduled posts resume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Threads account need to be public to use Social Planner?
Do I need a separate Threads login?
What is the character limit for Threads posts?
Can I mix images and video in one Threads post?
Can I edit a Threads post after publishing?
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