Getting Started with ScoutSocial
A quick-start guide to setting up your ScoutSocial account, connecting social platforms, and publishing your first AI-generated post.
Welcome to ScoutSocial
ScoutSocial is an AI-powered social media automation platform that lets you create, schedule, and publish content across LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube from a single dashboard.
This guide walks you through everything you need to get up and running.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A ScoutSocial account (sign up at the login page if you haven't already)
- Admin or posting access to at least one social media account you want to manage
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
Setup steps
ScoutSocial tracks your onboarding progress with a Quick Start Checklist on the Get Started page. There are two milestones to complete:
- Connect Social Platform - Link your LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube accounts via OAuth.
- Generate and Publish - Use the AI pipeline to create a post and ship it to your channels.
Your progress is displayed as a percentage bar on the Get Started page. Once both milestones are complete, you are fully onboarded.
Interactive product tour
Click Start Tour on the Get Started page to open the welcome dialog and choose a path:
- 60-Second Tour - A fast first-win walkthrough of the key areas
- Full Walkthrough - A guided stop on every core tab
Choose I'll explore on my own to close the dialog and explore on your own. You can retake the tour at any time from the Get Started page.
Explore features
Once you have completed the setup checklist, explore these core features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Posts | Create posts, threads, carousels, and more with AI |
| Content Calendar | Visualize and manage your posting schedule |
| Analytics Dashboard | Track engagement, reach, insights, and best posting times |
| Scouty (AI assistant) | Ask questions about your data and workspace in plain language |
| My Posts | Manage drafts, reviews, and published content |
| Brand Tracker | Benchmark competitor brands and turn their winning content into ideas |
| Brainstorm | Brainstorm ideas collaboratively with your team |
| Media Assets | Store and reuse images, videos, and documents |
Next steps
Ready to start? Head to Connect Accounts to link your first social platform.