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Connect social media in Newsload

Social media output locations are connected in Newsload through Ayrshare. Ayrshare is the Newsload partner for synchronizing content with social networks.

Add Social Media as an output location​

  1. In Newsload, open “My Organization”.
  2. Click “Output Locations”.
  3. Select the “Social Media” output location.
  4. Follow the redirect to Ayrshare.
  5. In Ayrshare, select the social network and complete the authorization steps.

Or use the direct link: https://newsload.com/account/group/output-locations

General requirements for social media (Ayrshare)​

According to Ayrshare, these points apply across all social networks:

  • Grant all requested permissions
  • Allow pop-ups in your browser
  • If loading fails: temporarily disable ad blockers / tracking protection / VPN

Requirements by network (according to Ayrshare)​

Instagram​

  • Requires an Instagram Business or Instagram Creator account.
    • Personal Instagram profiles are not supported.
  • You can connect either
    • directly via Instagram login, or
    • through Facebook (with a connected Facebook Page).
  • If connecting through Facebook, additionally:
    • You must be an admin of the Facebook Page.
    • The Facebook Page must be connected to the Instagram account.
    • All requested permissions must be granted.
  • According to Ayrshare, not supported: personal Facebook accounts, Creator Studio accounts, IGTV publishing.

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Facebook​

  • Only Facebook Pages are supported (no personal Facebook profiles/pages).
  • The account used for linking must have admin rights on the Facebook Page.
  • All requested permissions for pages and selections must be granted.
  • Ayrshare recommends using pages/accounts that are not brand new (very new accounts can fail during linking).

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LinkedIn​

  • You can connect either
    • a personal LinkedIn profile, or
    • a LinkedIn company page.
  • For company pages, the LinkedIn user must be at least Super Admin or Content Admin.
  • According to Ayrshare, the LinkedIn connection must be renewed every 365 days.
  • If LinkedIn asks for a password during linking and you normally sign in via Google/Microsoft, you may first need to set a LinkedIn password.

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X (formerly Twitter)​

  • Linking is done through X login and authorization.
  • Since March 31, 2026, X requires own X API credentials for publishing through Ayrshare, according to Ayrshare.

Note: Depending on your Newsload setup, X API credentials may be configured centrally. If linking fails, please contact Newsload support.

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