Connecting your social media accounts.
Learn how to connect your social media accounts to Bibby and start automating your content across multiple platforms.
Connecting your social media accounts to Bibby is a crucial step that unlocks the full power of AI-driven social media automation. Once connected, you'll be able to create, schedule, and publish content across all your platforms from a single dashboard.
Supported Platforms
Bibby currently supports the following social media platforms, with more being added regularly:
Connect your Facebook Pages to publish and schedule posts
Link your Instagram Business account for posts, stories, and reels
X (Twitter)
Coming SoonManage your X (formerly Twitter) posts and engagement
Share professional content on LinkedIn profiles and pages
Google Business Profile
Coming SoonUpdate your Google Business Profile with posts and offers
Pin content to your Pinterest boards automatically
YouTube
ActiveUpload and schedule Shorts and videos to your YouTube channel
Step-by-step YouTube guideTikTok
Coming SoonPost trending videos to your TikTok account
Coming Soon: we're actively working on integrating X (Twitter), Google Business Profile, Pinterest, and TikTok. Want to be notified when they launch? Contact us
1Access the Channels Section
To begin connecting your social media accounts, you'll need to navigate to the Channels section in your Bibby dashboard.
Log in to your Bibby dashboard
Look for the "Channels" section in the left sidebar
Click the Plus (+) icon next to "Channels"
Add New Channel
Click the Plus icon in the Channels sidebar to get started
2Select and Authenticate Your Platform
After clicking the Plus icon, a popup window will appear showing all available social media platforms. here's how to connect each one:
Choose your platform
From the popup, select the social media platform you want to connect (e.g., Facebook or Instagram)
Authenticate your account
you'll be redirected to the platform's login page. Enter your credentials and authorize Bibby to access your account
Grant permissions
Review and approve the permissions Bibby needs to create and publish content on your behalf
Confirm connection
Once authenticated, you'll be redirected back to Bibby and your account will appear in the Channels list
Note for Instagram: You must have an Instagram Business or Creator account to connect with Bibby. Personal Instagram accounts cannot be used for third-party scheduling tools.
3View Your Channel Details
Once your social media account is connected, you can view detailed information and metrics about each channel directly from your Bibby dashboard.
What you'll see for each channel:
Follower Count
Current number of followers or fans on your account
Total Posts
Number of posts published on your account
Engagement Rate
Average engagement across your recent posts
Reach & Impressions
How many people are seeing your content
To access these metrics, simply click on any channel name in your Channels sidebar. The channel details page will display comprehensive analytics and performance data.
Channel Connection Limits
Bibby offers different channel limits based on your subscription plan. here's what's included:
Perfect for individuals testing Bibby
- Connect 1 social media account
- Basic analytics
- AI content generation
Scale your social media presence
- Connect 2+ social media accounts
- Advanced analytics & insights
- Unlimited AI content generation
- Priority support
Need to connect more channels? Upgrade your plan to unlock additional connections and premium features.
View Pricing PlansTroubleshooting Connection Issues
Having trouble connecting your accounts? Here are some common issues and solutions:
Connection failed or timed out
Try clearing your browser cache and cookies, then attempt the connection again. Make sure you're using a supported browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge).
"Permission denied" error
Ensure you're granting all necessary permissions during the authentication process. Bibby requires posting permissions to publish content on your behalf.
Channel limit reached
If you've reached your plan's channel limit, you'll need to either disconnect an existing channel or upgrade to a higher plan. Visit the pricing page to see available options.
Instagram account not showing up
Make sure your Instagram account is converted to a Business or Creator account. Personal accounts cannot be connected to third-party scheduling tools due to Instagram's API limitations.
Next Steps
Now that your channels are connected, here's what to do next:
Create Your First AI-Generated Post
Use Bibby's AI to generate engaging content for your connected channels
Set Up Your Brand Voice
Customize Bibby's AI to match your unique brand personality
Schedule Your Content
Plan and automate your posting schedule for optimal engagement
Need Help?
Having trouble connecting your accounts? Our support team is here to help you get set up and running smoothly.