Adding and managing a Bluesky account through SocialBu

Integrating your Bluesky account with SocialBu allows you to schedule posts, monitor activity, and manage your engagement more efficiently, all from one unified dashboard.

Follow the steps below to securely connect your Bluesky account and start streamlining your social media management.

In this article we will cover:

1. Generate an App Password in Bluesky
2. Add Your Bluesky Account in SocialBu
3. Ideal File Sizes, Formats, and Media Limit for BlueSky
4. How can I view my SocialBu account analytics?
5. FAQs

✅ Step 1: Generate an App Password in Bluesky

Before you can link your Bluesky account to SocialBu, you'll need to create a secure app password. This ensures that your credentials remain safe and Bluesky can authorize access without sharing your main password.

Here's how:

1. Log in to your Bluesky account using a desktop browser.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Navigate to Privacy and Security in the left-hand menu.
4. Scroll down and click on Add App Password.
5. Enter a recognizable name for the app password, such as “SocialBu Integration”.
6. Click on Create App Password.
7. Click Done to finish.

🔗 Step 2: Add Your Bluesky Account in SocialBu

Now that you’ve generated your app password, you can proceed to connect your Bluesky account to SocialBu.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Log in to your SocialBu account
• Once logged in, click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard. From the dropdown menu, select “ Social Accounts.”

• Add a New Account by clicking the “Add Account” button.

• From the list of available social platforms, choose Bluesky

• A new window will prompt you to log in to your Bluesky (if you're not already logged in. You’ll be asked to allow SocialBu access to manage. Click “Allow” to proceed.
• Enter your Bluesky email address.
• Paste the app password you copied earlier.
• Click Continue.

• Your Bluesky account will be successfully linked to SocialBu.

📌Ideal File Sizes, Formats, and Media Limit for BlueSky

When posting to BlueSky, please adhere to the following media requirements and recommendations:

Media Count:

• Up to 4 images per post

Supported File Formats:

• JPG
• PNG
• WEBP
• JPEG
• GIF

Caption/Text Limit:

• Maximum of 300 characters per post

Recommended Image Aspect Ratios:

• 1:1 (Square)
• 1.91:1 (Landscape – ideal for previews)
• 16:9 (Widescreen)

📊How can I view my SocialBu account analytics?

1) To view the performance of a specific LinkedIn account, go to the Analyze feature and then navigate to Filter

2) After selecting your BlueSky account, you’ll be able to access and view its analytics.

For more details check out other help articles.

FAQs

• Can I connect my BlueSky account on the free plan?

No, you can not.

• Is it possible to connect more than one BlueSky account?

Yes, multiple accounts can be connected.

• Can I upload carousels on BlueSky?

No, carousel uploads are not supported on BlueSky.

• What is the maximum character limit for BlueSky posts?

BlueSky posts have a limit of 300 characters.

Need Further Assistance?

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