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:
- Generate an App Password in Bluesky
- Add Your Bluesky Account in SocialBu
- Ideal File Sizes, Formats, and Media Limit for BlueSky
- How can I view my SocialBu account analytics?
- 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:
- Log in to your Bluesky account using a desktop browser.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select Settings.
- Navigate to Privacy and Security in the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down and click on Add App Password.
- Enter a recognizable name for the app password, such as “SocialBu Integration”.
- Click on Create App Password.
- Click Done to finish.
💡 Note: Once the password is generated, copy it immediately. For your security, Bluesky will not show this password again.
🔗 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 Handle (your username with "@").
- Paste the app password you copied earlier.
⚠️Ensure the password is one of the generated app passwords, not your main password.
- 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)
Note: To ensure your content displays correctly and looks its best on BlueSky, we recommend using one of the supported aspect ratios and staying within the character limit.
📊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 📩