How to Bulk upload posts on Mastodon?

In this article, we will cover:

1. How to prepare your Mastodon post data for bulk upload
2. CSV format and structure
3. FAQs

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Connect Your Mastodon Account

• If you haven’t already, go to the Accounts section and connect your Mastodon account to SocialBu.

2. Access the Bulk Import Feature

• Navigate to Publish > Bulk Import.

3. Download the CSV Template

• Click on the download link to get the CSV template with all required columns.

4. Fill In Your Data

Carefully enter your content following the template format:

• Content: The text you want to post on Mastodon
• Media (optional): Direct public URL to any image or video
• Account: The name of your Mastodon account connected to SocialBu
• Publish At: Date and time in this format → dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm(am/pm)

⚠️ Important: Ensure there are no formatting errors or broken media links.

5. Save & Upload the CSV File

• Save your completed file in CSV format with UTF-8 encoding.
• Upload it back via the Bulk Import section.

6. Confirm & Import

• A popup will appear showing your posts from the CSV.
• Click “Import” and your posts will be added to the scheduler.

FAQs

• Can I upload media files with my Mastodon posts?

Yes. Just provide the direct and publicly accessible URL of the image or video in the “Media” column.

• What’s the post limit per CSV upload?

You can import up to 200 posts per CSV file.

• Where can I find my imported posts?

Go to Publish > Scheduled to view and manage all your imported posts.

Need Further Assistance?

If you have any other concerns or queries, email us at support@socialbu.com 📩