Overview

Late supports 11 major social media platforms. Each platform page includes quick start examples, media requirements, and platform-specific features.

Platform Quick Reference

Getting Started

1. Connect an Account

Each platform uses OAuth or platform-specific authentication. Start by connecting an account:

curl "https://getlate.dev/api/v1/connect/{platform}?profileId=YOUR_PROFILE_ID" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace {platform} with: twitter, instagram, facebook, linkedin, tiktok, youtube, pinterest, reddit, bluesky, threads, or googlebusiness.

2. Create a Post

Once connected, create posts targeting specific platforms:

curl -X POST https://getlate.dev/api/v1/posts \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "content": "Hello from Late API!",
    "platforms": [
      {"platform": "twitter", "accountId": "YOUR_ACCOUNT_ID"}
    ],
    "publishNow": true
  }'

3. Cross-Post to Multiple Platforms

Post to multiple platforms simultaneously:

curl -X POST https://getlate.dev/api/v1/posts \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "content": "Cross-posting to all platforms!",
    "platforms": [
      {"platform": "twitter", "accountId": "acc_twitter"},
      {"platform": "linkedin", "accountId": "acc_linkedin"},
      {"platform": "bluesky", "accountId": "acc_bluesky"}
    ],
    "publishNow": true
  }'

Platform-Specific Features

Each platform has unique capabilities:

• Twitter/X — Threads, polls, scheduled spaces
• Instagram — Stories, Reels, Carousels, Collaborators
• Facebook — Reels, Stories, Page posts
• LinkedIn — Documents (PDFs), Company pages, Personal profiles
• TikTok — Privacy settings, duet/stitch controls
• YouTube — Shorts, playlists, visibility settings
• Pinterest — Boards, Rich pins
• Reddit — Subreddits, flairs, NSFW tags
• Bluesky — Custom feeds, app passwords
• Threads — Reply controls
• Google Business — Location posts, offers, events

API Reference

• Connect Account — OAuth flow for all platforms
• Create Post — Post creation and scheduling
• Upload Media — Image and video uploads
• Analytics — Post performance metrics