Blotato · Beginner Guide

Make Your First
5 Social Posts

Zero experience needed. Follow each step — one screen at a time. Done in under 10 minutes.

6
Simple Steps
5
Posts Created
9
Platforms Supported
10min
Total Time
1 Login

Open Blotato & Log In

This is your starting point. Nothing happens until you're inside.

👉 What to do

Open your browser and go to my.blotato.com — then sign in with your email and password.

🔒 my.blotato.com
SCREEN YOU'LL SEE
Welcome to Blotato
✉ your@email.com
🔒 ••••••••
Sign In →
No account yet? Sign up free at blotato.com — takes 2 minutes.
2 Add Context

Give Blotato Something to Work With

Blotato needs a source. You give it a link or text — it does the rest.

👉 What to do

Click the big "+ Add Context" button, pick your source type, paste the link or text, then click "Add".

✅ You can use ANY of these as your source:

YouTube Video Website / Article TikTok Video Podcast Audio File PDF Any Text (paste it) Perplexity AI Prompt
🔒 my.blotato.com/posts/new
SCREEN YOU'LL SEE
Add Content Source
▶
YouTube SELECT
🌐
Website / Article
📄
PDF
📎 Paste YouTube link here…
Add →
3 Select Platforms

Pick Where You Want to Post

Blotato will create a different version of your post for each platform you choose.

👉 What to do

Tick the platforms you use. Then click "Generate Posts". For beginners — start with just 2 or 3 platforms.

Platforms Blotato supports:

Instagram LinkedIn Facebook TikTok Twitter / X Threads YouTube Pinterest Bluesky
🔒 my.blotato.com/posts/new
SCREEN YOU'LL SEE
Choose platforms for this post:
📸
Instagram ✓ Selected
in
LinkedIn ✓ Selected
f
Facebook ✓ Selected
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Twitter / X Not selected
Generate Posts →
Beginner tip: Start with LinkedIn + Instagram. Once you're comfortable, add more platforms.
4 Generate & Edit

Let Blotato Write Your Drafts

AI writes all posts at once. You review and make them sound like YOU.

👉 What to do

After generating, read each draft. Use the Chat box on the right to make quick changes. Or just type directly into the post.

💬 Handy Chat commands to try:

  • →"Remove unnecessary formatting like asterisks"
  • →"Insert a direct quote from the video"
  • →"Give me 5 different hook options"
  • →"Make it sound more conversational"
  • →"Regenerate — give me a completely different version"
5 Add Images or Videos

Give Your Post a Visual

Posts with images get far more engagement. TikTok, Instagram & YouTube require one.

👉 What to do

Click "Add Media" — then either upload your own image/video OR click "Generate Realistic Image" to let AI create one for you.

🔒 my.blotato.com/posts/edit
SCREEN YOU'LL SEE
📁
Upload Your
Own Image
✨
Generate
Realistic Image
After generating → Regenerate Edit Prompt
Remember: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube REQUIRE an image or video — you cannot post without one.
6 Publish or Schedule

Send Your Posts Live

You're ready. Choose when to post — now or later.

👉 What to do

Click one of the three publish options, select which social accounts to post to, then confirm. Done!

⚡
Publish Now
Goes live immediately on your chosen platforms. Best when news is timely.
🗓
Schedule for Later
Pick an exact date and time. Great for posting at peak hours (e.g. 9am UAE time).
📋
Next Free Slot
Blotato auto-picks the next open slot in your content calendar. Hands-free scheduling.
🔒 my.blotato.com/posts/publish
SCREEN YOU'LL SEE
Post to which accounts?
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@youraccount · Instagram ✓
in
Your Name · LinkedIn ✓
⚡ Publish Now 🗓 Schedule 📋 Next Slot
After publishing: Your posts move to "Published Posts" where you can track likes, comments, and reach.
💡 Bonus Tips

Make Your Content Better

Three habits that separate good posts from great ones.

Quick Recap — Your 6 Steps
1
Go to my.blotato.com and log in
2
Click + Add Context → paste a YouTube link or article
3
Select your platforms (start with 2–3)
4
Click Generate Posts → edit each draft to sound like you
5
Click Add Media → upload or generate an image
6
Publish Now or Schedule — done! 🎉