Desktop Guide
Publishing Preparation
Prepare platform metadata, captions, hashtags, reports, and manual posting packages.
What This Feature Does
Publishing Preparation stores platform metadata, captions/hashtags, publish-prep reports, manual posting notes, and future API posting state.
Why Users Need It
Users need it to prepare clips for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, LinkedIn, or other destinations.
Where To Find It
Publishing -> Publishing.
Before You Start
- Export-ready clip
- Rights checklist reviewed
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open Publishing.
- Select clip/export.
- Choose platform.
- Add captions, hashtags, title, and notes.
- Review warnings.
- Save publish-prep report.
- Use manual posting where direct API posting is unavailable.
Screenshot Section
What To Check On The Screen
- Metadata fits platform
- Warnings reviewed
- Status is not falsely published
Expected Result
Users have a manual posting package or future provider job record.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming direct posting works because OAuth connected
- Marking published before confirmation
Troubleshooting
If direct posting is unavailable, export locally and upload manually.