Mastodon scheduler: schedule Mastodon posts
To schedule Mastodon posts with SocialPatra, you connect your Mastodon account, write the post once, pick a date and time, and SocialPatra publishes it to your profile at that moment.
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Mastodon connects through the usual approval screen, so no password is shared with SocialPatra.
One limit to know up front: SocialPatra connects to a single Mastodon server and does not take accounts from other servers yet. If your account lives elsewhere, this page does not apply to you today.
For people it does apply to, a Mastodon scheduler removes the daily nudge to be online at a set hour. You write when you have a quiet moment, queue the post, and it appears on your profile at the time you chose. Because the composer is shared, the same piece of writing can also go to Bluesky, Threads and the rest of your accounts.
It works for a solo writer with one profile and for an agency that keeps each client in its own workspace, so one client’s accounts and drafts never show up in another’s.
Connect Mastodon to SocialPatra
- Choose Mastodon in Connections. There is no server to type in. SocialPatra opens the approval page for the one server it supports.
- Sign in and approve. Log in on Mastodon if asked, then approve the connection.
- Your profile appears. SocialPatra reads your profile name and handle so you can pick the right account when you write a post.
How to schedule a Mastodon post
- Pick your Mastodon account in the composer. Select it, with any other networks the post should go to.
- Write within 500 characters. Mastodon posts can be up to 500 characters.
- Add media or a poll. Attach up to 4 images or videos, or add a poll with up to 4 options.
- Pick the date and time. Choose when it should go live and save the post.
What a scheduled Mastodon post can contain
| Item | Supported |
|---|---|
| Post types | Text, image, video, multi-image and poll posts. |
| Post length | Up to 500 characters. |
| Media per post | Up to 4. |
| Images | JPG, PNG, GIF or WebP, each up to 10 MB. |
| Video | MP4, WebM or MOV, each up to 40 MB. |
| Polls | Up to 4 options, open for up to 7 days. |
| Removing a published post | Supported from SocialPatra. |
Schedule polls, images and video on Mastodon
A scheduled poll is a good way to start a conversation while you are asleep. Add up to 4 options and choose how long the poll stays open, up to 7 days. Votes arrive on Mastodon like any other poll, so people answer where they already read.
For media, attach up to 4 files per post. Images can be JPG, PNG, GIF or WebP up to 10 MB each. Video can be MP4, WebM or MOV up to 40 MB each. A short clip that is over the limit is better trimmed or compressed first than posted as a link nobody opens.
Posts are limited to 500 characters, which is more room than most networks give you. That space suits a short explanation, a link with context or a few sentences of your own take.
Tips for scheduling on Mastodon
- Write for readers, not for an algorithm. Mastodon timelines are chronological, so a clear first sentence matters more than a clever hook.
- Describe your images. Many Mastodon users expect alt text, and it is a courtesy you can do calmly when you schedule rather than in a hurry when you post live.
- Keep polls short and specific. Two or three options get more answers than four vague ones.
- Check that your account is on the server SocialPatra supports before you plan a calendar around it.
- Review your queue once a week. Scheduled posts can be edited before they go out, so a quick pass catches stale dates and dead links.
Combine Mastodon scheduling with the rest of SocialPatra
The composer can draft a post from an idea, text or a link, with an editable draft for each account you pick. Nothing is published until you have read it and scheduled it.
To plan ahead, bulk scheduling turns one CSV file into many posts after checking every row. Recurring posts repeat a post daily, weekly or monthly, a fit for a regular reminder or a standing introduction.
| Feature | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Bulk scheduling | Planning a month of posts in one spreadsheet. |
| Recurring posts | Repeating a post daily, weekly or monthly. |
| Social media automation tool | How scheduling, drafting and publishing fit together. |
| Social media management tool | Client workspaces, teams and approvals. |
Frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a Mastodon post?
Connect your Mastodon account in SocialPatra, open the composer, choose the account, write up to 500 characters, add media or a poll if you like, then pick a date and time and save.
Can I schedule Mastodon posts with SocialPatra?
Yes. Write the post, pick a date and time, and SocialPatra publishes it to your Mastodon profile.
Which Mastodon servers work?
SocialPatra connects to one Mastodon server. Accounts on other servers cannot be connected yet.
How long can a scheduled Mastodon post be?
Up to 500 characters.
Can I schedule a Mastodon poll?
Yes. A poll can have up to 4 options and stay open for up to 7 days.
What media can I attach?
Up to 4 files. Images can be up to 10 MB each and video up to 40 MB each.
Try it on your own accounts
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