Connecting social accounts
Styrar connects to social platforms through secure authorization flows. We never store your platform password. Each network shows its own permission screen, and you complete that step directly with the platform before control returns to Styrar. Once connected, the account can be used for composing, scheduling, publishing, and analytics according to your plan and permissions.
The exact screens vary by platform, but the goal is always the same: confirm which profile, Page, channel, or business account Styrar is allowed to use. Taking a minute to choose the right account during setup prevents most publishing and analytics issues later.
Before you connect
- Use a browser where you are already logged into the social account (or log in when prompted).
- For Meta (Facebook / Instagram), make sure the correct Page or professional account is available when you authorize.
- Check that your browser is not blocking the platform popup or redirect.
- If you manage multiple brands, confirm that you are in the correct personal or company workspace before starting.
- Ask an owner or admin for help if you do not see Settings → Social or cannot connect accounts.
For Instagram publishing, make sure you are using an account type supported by Meta's APIs, usually a professional account connected to a Facebook Page. For Facebook, select the Page you want Styrar to manage. For LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, and Google Business Profile, review the permission text shown by the provider and approve only the account you expect.
Connecting an account
- Open Settings → Social.
- Choose the platform you want to connect.
- Follow the platform authorization screen.
- Approve the requested permissions.
- Return to Styrar and confirm that the account appears in the connected list.
If the platform asks which assets to share, select every Page, profile, or channel you want Styrar to access. Some providers do not let Styrar request more access later without reconnecting, so it is worth checking the selection carefully.
Updating permissions
Platforms occasionally add new permissions or require refreshed consent. When Styrar detects that a connected account is missing a permission it needs, the account may show an update or reconnect prompt. Use that prompt to go through the provider flow again. Reconnecting does not usually delete your drafts or scheduled posts, but posts targeting that account may remain blocked until the permission gap is fixed.
Disconnecting
In Settings → Social, use Disconnect for any account you no longer want linked. Scheduled posts targeting that account may need to be updated because Styrar can no longer publish to a disconnected profile. If a company workspace shares social accounts across a team, check with other members before disconnecting an account they may use.
Disconnecting in Styrar stops future use from the dashboard. You can also visit the platform's own app permissions page if you want to remove the authorization from the provider side. For sensitive changes, do both.
Troubleshooting
- Expired connection: Reconnect the account, platform authorizations can expire over time.
- Missing page or profile: Confirm you granted access to the right account during the authorization step.
- Wrong workspace: Switch to the correct personal or company workspace and check the connected list again.
- Permission denied: Ask an owner or admin to confirm your workspace role has social account access.
- Publishing fails after a password change: Reconnect the platform account so Styrar receives a fresh token.
- Analytics is empty: Some platforms need time before they return new metrics. Confirm the account is active and wait for the next sync.
Security notes
Only connect accounts you are allowed to manage. Use individual logins rather than shared passwords where possible. If someone leaves your team, remove their workspace membership and review connected platform permissions. For high-value brand accounts, enable two-factor authentication on both Styrar and the social platform.
If something still fails, contact us via Help → Tickets with the platform name and approximate time of the error.