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Connect a Social Account

6 min read
5 steps
Updated May 2026
Connecting your social account is how you turn your creator profile into something distributeme can actually match to campaign work. It helps us understand your content, your audience, and the kind of opportunities that fit you best. We only ask for the access needed to understand your account, match you to relevant campaigns, and verify your work after you post. We do not get your password, private messages, payment details, or permission to post for you.
1

Know What You're Connecting

When you connect an account, distributeme asks to read your username, profile picture, bio, audience data, and performance metrics. That helps us understand your fit, match you to relevant campaigns, and verify campaign work later. We do not get your password, private messages, payment details, or the ability to post on your behalf.

2

Connect the Account You Want to Use

Go to Social Accounts, add the profile you want to use for campaign work, and approve the requested access. Once the connection goes through, distributeme brings you straight into the rest of the setup for that account.

3

Choose the Content Categories That Fit You

Pick the categories that match the content you actually make. Choose at least one and no more than three so your account reflects your real niche

4

Set Your Invite Preferences

You can also opt out of campaign niches or placement types you do not want. This gives you more control over the work that reaches you.

5

Finish Before You Move On

A connected account is only half set up. Finish the onboarding choices and save your preferences before you can expect invites to start coming through.

Best Practices
  • Connect the account you actually want to use for campaign work
  • Choose categories that match your real content style
  • Use exclusions for niches or formats you genuinely do not want
  • Revisit preferences when your content direction changes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Assuming account connection alone makes the account invite-ready
  • Selecting categories that do not match the content you really make
  • Skipping exclusions when some campaign niches or placements are a poor fit

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my account linked but not ready?

Because linking the account is only the first step. Your account becomes ready after you finish onboarding and save your preferences.

Why does distributeme ask for this access?

Because we need enough information to understand your profile, match you to relevant campaigns, and verify campaign work. We do not use that access to post for you or read private messages.

Why does distributeme ask about exclusions?

Because not every campaign will suit your audience or the way you like to work. Exclusions help keep mismatched niches and placements out of your invite flow.

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Ready to put this into practice?

Set up your creator account, connect your social account, and get ready for campaign work.

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