# How to schedule Threads posts

> Step by step: connect Threads, write a post within 500 characters, add media or a carousel and a first reply, then schedule it in Repping.AI.

To schedule a Threads post in Repping.AI, connect your Threads account, write the post within 500 characters, add an image, a video or a carousel of up to 20 items, and pick a time. Add an optional first reply. This guide covers the clicks. The Threads scheduler page covers the API rules.

## How to schedule Threads posts

1. Connect your Threads account to Repping.AI.
2. Write the post within 500 characters and add an image, a video or a carousel.
3. Pick the date and time on the calendar.
4. Schedule the post.
5. Open Threads after it publishes to check the result.

## Tips

### Count emojis carefully

Threads counts emojis by their UTF-8 byte size toward the 500 character limit. Leave a margin.

### Open with a question or a clear claim

Short posts need a clear first line. Write it before you add anything else.

### Check the first post

Publish one Threads post and check it on your profile before you queue more.

## FAQ

### Can I schedule Threads posts for free?

Create your page and use free tools. Free includes 3 lifetime posts and 10 lifetime AI credits. Creator adds full publishing and a monthly AI credit allowance.

### What is the Threads character limit?

Threads text posts are limited to 500 characters, and emojis count by their UTF-8 byte size, according to the Threads API guide.

### Can I schedule a reply?

Yes. Add a first reply in the composer. Repping.AI posts it under your post right after the post publishes.

### How is this different from the Threads scheduler page?

This guide is the step-by-step how-to. The Threads scheduler page covers the sourced API limits and every Threads format Repping.AI publishes.

Source: https://learn.repping.ai/schedule-threads-posts