TikTok scheduler with an inbox draft workflow
Cadalio helps prepare TikTok content and schedule delivery of an inbox draft. You complete the final publishing step in TikTok. This workflow suits creators who want assets and captions prepared in advance while keeping a deliberate final check in the native app. Automatic public Direct Post is pending audit.
TikTok inbox drafts are available. Scheduling sends a draft to TikTok; it does not automatically publish a public post. Keep time for the native-app completion step.
Schedule TikTok draft delivery, then finish in the app
Plan two moments: draft delivery and final publication. If you want a public post ready for a campaign launch, the responsible person must be available to finish it in TikTok. A successful draft delivery should never be reported to a client as proof of a public post.
- Connect the TikTok account you manage and confirm the selected identity.
- Prepare a supported video or photo post and its TikTok-specific caption in Cadalio.
- Review the preview, available settings and delivery time in the workspace timezone.
- Schedule the eligible destination and check its dispatch result.
- Open TikTok, find the delivered inbox draft, complete native settings and publish when ready.
Prepare TikTok videos and photo posts with different briefs
For a video, write the idea in one sentence and make sure the opening frame supports it. For a photo post, review the image sequence and the explanation that ties it together. A title or overlay already present in the media should be legible at the size viewers will see.
Native sounds, effects and settings need a final review in TikTok. Keeping that step explicit lets you prepare content early without assuming a scheduler reproduces every creative feature in the app. Keep the approved original and attach the version intended for this account.
A TikTok content planner that fits a larger campaign
Place the TikTok idea alongside the related YouTube upload or LinkedIn post so the campaign has a coherent sequence. Give each version its own caption and format rather than copying the same wording. Track who completes the TikTok publication step.
Free supports individual scheduling for eligible destinations within its allowance. Bulk tools and recurring queues start on Creator; collaboration and approvals start on Pro. TikTok is excluded from automatic evergreen recycling, and no plan upgrade removes the Direct Post audit requirement.
Choose the plan for your publishing volume
Cadalio Free includes two eligible connected accounts, twenty scheduled destinations per calendar month, one workspace, one member and 2 GB of media storage. Each account receiving a post uses one destination. No credit card is required for Free.
Queues, CSV bulk tools, campaigns, templates and channel analytics start on Creator. Team collaboration, approvals and advanced reporting start on Pro. Platform permissions, pending approvals and format restrictions apply separately from your subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cadalio auto-post to TikTok?
The current customer workflow delivers inbox drafts that you finish in TikTok. Automatic public Direct Post is pending audit. Draft delivery is not public publication.
Can I plan TikTok posts for free?
Yes. Free includes drafts, a calendar and individual scheduling for eligible connections within two accounts and twenty destinations per month. TikTok delivery still requires you to finish publishing in TikTok.
Will scheduled TikTok content publish if I do not open TikTok?
An inbox draft can be delivered while your browser is closed, but the current workflow requires your final action in TikTok before the post becomes public.
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Put your next posts on the calendar.
Start free with 2 accounts and 20 scheduled destinations per month. No credit card required. Platform availability and permissions apply.