Schedule Posts and Threads to Threads

Connect your Threads account to Cue and schedule text-based conversations to Meta's Twitter alternative. Build your presence on the fast-growing platform.

Getting started

Connect your Threads account

  1. 1Ensure you have an Instagram Business or Creator account
  2. 2Your Threads account is linked to your Instagram
  3. 3Go to Profiles in your Cue dashboard
  4. 4Click Connect Account on a profile
  5. 5Select Threads from the platform list
  6. 6Authorize via Instagram/Facebook
  7. 7You're connected! Start scheduling posts

Threads uses Instagram authentication. You need an Instagram Business or Creator account to connect Threads to Cue.

Capabilities

What you can do with Threads

Features and capabilities specific to Threads publishing.

Text Posts

Schedule text posts with up to 500 characters. Perfect for quick thoughts, hot takes, and conversations.

Thread Creation

Create connected threads for longer narratives. Each post in the thread is automatically linked.

Image Support

Attach up to 10 images per post. Carousels work great for visual storytelling on Threads.

Smart Scheduling

Let Cue pick the optimal posting time to maximize engagement on Threads.

API Publishing

Schedule Threads posts programmatically via the Cue API. Build automations for consistent posting.

Cross-Platform

Post the same content to Threads and Twitter/X simultaneously. Adapt for each platform's character limits.

For developers

Schedule to Threads via API

Build Threads publishing into your own tools with our REST API. Schedule posts, manage content, and automate workflows programmatically.

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POST /v1/posts

{
  "profileId": "prf_abc123",
  "platforms": {
    "sac_threads123": {
      "items": [{
        "content": "Hot take: the best code is no code at all."
      }]
    }
  },
  "publishNow": true
}
  • RESTful endpoints

    Create, schedule, and manage Threads posts programmatically with simple HTTP requests.

  • Webhook notifications

    Get notified when your Threads posts publish, fail, or need attention.

  • Full documentation

    Complete API reference with Threads-specific examples in multiple languages.

View API documentation

Questions & Answers

Threads is built on Instagram's infrastructure. Your Threads account is directly linked to your Instagram account, so authentication goes through Instagram.
No. Threads requires an Instagram account. You need an Instagram Business or Creator account to use Threads with Cue.
Threads has a 500 character limit (vs Twitter's 280), supports up to 10 images (vs 4), and is integrated with Instagram. The audience demographics differ too.
Currently Cue supports original posts and threads. Reply scheduling is on our roadmap.
Threads has limited hashtag functionality compared to Instagram. Focus on great content rather than hashtag strategies.

Ready to schedule to Threads?

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