Quick Start

Get your first social media post scheduled in just 5 minutes. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to start managing your social media with MagicSync.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A social media account (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
• 5 minutes of your time
• (Optional) Docker installed for self-hosting

Step 1: Choose Your Setup (2 minutes)

Option A: Cloud (Fastest)

# Visit our hosted platform
https://magicsync.dev/register

Option B: Self-Hosted (Docker)

# Quick Docker setup
docker run -d \
  -p 3000:3000 \
  -e DATABASE_URL="your-db-url" \
  magicsync/app:latest

For detailed installation options, see Installation Guide.

Step 2: Connect Your First Platform (2 minutes)

1. Log in to your MagicSync dashboard
2. Click "Add Account" in the sidebar
3. Select your platform (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
4. Authorize MagicSync to access your account
5. Done! Your account is now connected

Platform Setup Guides

Need help getting API keys? Check our Platform Keys Guide for step-by-step instructions for each platform.

Step 3: Create Your First Post (1 minute)

Manual Post

1. Click "Create Post" button
2. Write your message or use AI Generate for suggestions
3. Add images or videos (optional)
4. Select which platforms to post to
5. Choose "Post Now" or "Schedule"

AI-Generated Post

1. Click "AI Generate"
2. Enter a topic (e.g., "Monday motivation for coffee shop")
3. Review and edit the AI-generated content
4. Schedule or post immediately

Example API Call

// Create a post via API
const post = await fetch('/api/posts', {
  method: 'POST',
  body: JSON.stringify({
    content: 'Check out our new menu! 🍕',
    platforms: ['facebook', 'instagram'],
    scheduledAt: '2024-01-15T10:00:00Z',
    media: ['image-url.jpg']
  })
})

CLI Example

# Schedule a post via CLI
magicsync post create \
  --content "New products arriving this week!" \
  --platforms facebook,instagram \
  --schedule "2024-01-15 10:00"

What's Next?

Now that you've created your first post, explore these features:

📅 Set Up Your Content Calendar

Plan your posts for the week or month ahead. Learn about scheduling →

🤖 Use AI Content Generation

Generate bulk posts, holiday content, and captions automatically. AI Features →

📊 Track Your Performance

Monitor engagement, reach, and growth across all platforms. Analytics Guide →

👥 Invite Your Team

Collaborate with team members and assign roles. Team Management →

🔧 Customize Your Workflow

Set up automation rules and posting schedules. Automation Guide →

Common First Steps

For Restaurants & Cafes

✅ Connect Instagram and Facebook
✅ Upload your menu photos
✅ Schedule daily specials for the week
✅ Set up review response automation

For Retail Stores

✅ Connect all social platforms
✅ Create product showcase posts
✅ Schedule sale announcements
✅ Set up customer engagement workflows

For Service Businesses

✅ Connect LinkedIn and Facebook
✅ Share customer testimonials
✅ Schedule educational content
✅ Set up appointment reminders

Video Tutorial

Getting Started with MagicSync

Watch this 5-minute tutorial to see the complete setup process

Troubleshooting

Can't connect my account?

Make sure you have the correct permissions and API keys. See Platform Keys Guide.

Post not scheduling?

Check your timezone settings and ensure the scheduled time is in the future.

Images not uploading?

Verify your image format (JPG, PNG, WebP) and size (max 10MB).

Need More Help?

Visit our FAQ or join our Community Support.

Next Steps

📚

Learn the Basics

Explore all features and capabilities

View Features →

🎯

Use Cases

See how businesses like yours use MagicSync

Browse Use Cases →

💡

Best Practices

Tips for social media success

Learn More →

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