Options per network
The extra settings each network offers, such as a first comment, a Reel, a poll or a YouTube title, and which ones are required.
On this page
Every network has its own extras. You never have to touch them: the defaults work fine. Open them when you want a first comment, a Reel, a thread or a poll.
Where to find it#
Dashboard → Create → Network options (the third tab under the text box). An orange dot on the tab means something needs fixing before you can schedule.
Each network you picked gets its own section, Options for the network. The common options are at the top. Press More options for the rest.
If a section says Needs one thing, a required option is missing. You cannot schedule until it is filled in.
What each network offers#
| Network | Main options | Required |
|---|---|---|
| First comment. A link to share (when the post has no media). Video title | Nothing | |
| Post type: Feed (or Carousel), Reel or Story. First comment. Collaborators (up to 3). Location. Tag people. For Reels: cover and "Also show in the main feed" | Nothing | |
| Threads | Who can reply. Post as a thread. Topic tag. Link attachment. Quote a post | Nothing |
| Who can see it: Anyone or Connections only. First comment. Article link (when the post has no media) | Nothing | |
| X | Post as a thread. Who can reply. Add a poll. Quote a post | Nothing |
| TikTok | Who can see this post. Allow comments, Duet and Stitch. Disclose post content. Label as AI-generated. Cover frame. Photo post title and music | Who can see this post |
| YouTube | Title. Visibility: Public, Unlisted or Private. Made for kids. Tags, category, playlist. Custom thumbnail. Notify subscribers. This is a Short | Made for kids. The title is taken from the first line of your text if you leave it empty |
| Board. Pin title. Destination link. Alt text. Private note | A board. Pick one here or on the Channels page | |
| Google Business Profile | Post type: Update, Event or Offer. Button and button link. Event or offer title and dates. Coupon code and terms | Title, start and end for an Event or Offer. A Button link for buttons that open a page |
| Bluesky | Post as a thread. Who can reply. Link card. Languages. Content warning labels. Quote a post | Nothing |
| Mastodon | Visibility. Content warning. Post as a thread. Mark media as sensitive. Language. Add a poll | Nothing |
Each network's page in Networks explains its options in more detail.
Threads for long text#
On X, Threads, Bluesky and Mastodon you can turn on Post as a thread. Social9 splits long text into numbered posts that each fit the network's limit. You can edit each part, Add part, or Split again from main text.
If your text is too long and you have not turned threads on, the section tells you. Turn it on, or write shorter text for that network.
First comments#
A first comment is posted as a comment right after the post goes live. It is a good place for a link or extra hashtags. It works on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Polls#
X and Mastodon can add a poll with up to 4 choices. A poll cannot have photos or video.
Next steps#
- Networks: rules and limits for each network
- Create a post