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How to Connect Alkai to Your Social Media Accounts

Updated: Sep 20

How to Connect Alkai to Your Social Media Accounts

Are you drowning in social media? Managing multiple platforms, scheduling posts, and brainstorming post ideas can feel like a full-time job.


Introducing Alkai - your AI social media assistant.


With Alkai, you can simplify your workflow and optimize your online presence. The world's first AI social media assistant will help you create unique posts, suggest content ideas, and schedule social media posting. Whether you're a small business or a social media pro, Alkai has everything you need to grow your brand and connect with your community.


Creating a Facebook and Instagram Business Account


Let's start by turning your personal Facebook and Instagram accounts into powerful business profiles.


Quick note: If you've already completed these steps, go ahead and skip to the next section to connect Alkai to your social media channels! 😜


Opening a Facebook Page


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  1. Log in to Facebook: Use your personal account.

  2. Create a Business Page: Go to "Pages" and select "Create New Page."

  3. Add Information: Enter your business name, category, and description.

  4. Upload Photos: Add a profile picture (logo) and cover photo.

  5. Customize: Add website, phone, location, and a call-to-action button.

  6. Click "Publish Page" to make it live.


Converting Into an Instagram Business Account


Here are the requirements you need to open an Instagram business account:


  • Make Your Instagram Public: Ensure your account is set to "Public."

  • Connect to Facebook Page: Link your Instagram to an existing or new Facebook Page.


Then, convert it into a business account using the following steps:


  1. Go to Settings: Tap the menu icon and select "Settings."

  2. Switch to Business: Go to "Account" and choose "Switch to Professional Account."

  3. Select Business: Choose "Business" as the account type.

  4. Connect Facebook: Link to an existing or new Facebook Page.

  5. Add Contact Info: Fill in your business contact details.

  6. Tap "Done" to finish.


Step-by-Step Guide: Connecting Facebook and Instagram to Alkai


To connect your social media accounts with Alkai, follow these steps:


Connecting Facebook and Instagram to Alkai

  1. Launch the Alkai app.

  2. Tap "Settings."

  3. Connect Accounts: Choose "Social Network Accounts."

  4. Add Facebook: Tap the + button and log in with your Facebook credentials.

  5. Confirm your identity and select your Facebook Page.

  6. Add Instagram: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for Instagram.


Important Notes:


  • One at a Time: Alkai currently allows you to connect only one Facebook Page and one Instagram account at a time. Linking a new account will automatically disconnect the previous one.

  • Personal Accounts: Your personal Facebook account is used as a bridge to connect your business pages. Posting directly to your personal feed is not supported yet.


For the Best Experience, Use Alkai in an External Browser


As of 2024, Facebook has restricted the option to open links in an external browser automatically. Links from Facebook pages or posts will automatically open in Facebook’s in-app browser.


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If you prefer to use an external browser for links from pages or posts, you’ll need to do it manually. Here’s how:


  1. Open the Link: Tap the three dots at the top of the page or post.

  2. Select Browser: Choose "Open in external browser" to view the link in your default mobile browser.

  3. Using an external browser might offer better privacy and less tracking compared to Facebook’s in-app browser. 🔒


Follow the steps above to open Alkai from your Facebook app. 😉


Troubleshooting: Pop-up Blockers in External Browsers


Still can't connect your socials to Alkai using your phone's external browser? 😓Pop-up blockers might be at fault!


Disabling pop-up blockers on Android and iOS is easy! Just follow these steps for each platform:


Android


Google Chrome

  1. Open the Chrome app.

  2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Scroll down and tap Site settings.

  5. Tap Pop-ups and redirects.

  6. Toggle the switch to allow pop-ups (it'll turn blue to show it's enabled).


Samsung Internet Browser

  1. Open the Samsung Internet app.

  2. Tap the Menu icon (three vertical lines).

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Under Advanced, tap Sites and downloads.

  5. Slide the Block pop-ups toggle off (it'll turn white).


Firefox

  1. Open the Firefox app.

  2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the lower-right corner.

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Scroll down to find Block pop-up windows and toggle it off.


iOS


Safari

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.

  3. In the General section, find Block Pop-ups and toggle it off (it’ll go from green to gray).


Google Chrome

  1. Open the Chrome app.

  2. Go to a web page where pop-ups are blocked.

  3. At the bottom, you'll see a message saying Pop-ups blocked.

  4. Tap the message and select Always show to allow pop-ups for that site.


Firefox

  1. Open the Firefox app.

  2. Tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom-right.

  3. Select Settings, then scroll down to Block Pop-up Windows.

  4. Toggle it off.


Once you’ve gone through these steps, pop-ups should no longer be blocked on your selected browser for both Android and iOS!


Downloading Your Video Post From Alkai


Don’t have an Instagram business account yet? Download your video post from Alkai by following the steps below:


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  1. Go to Alkai and click your video post.

  2. Click “Share” from the upper right corner.

  3. Click “Share Now” and wait for Alkai to record the video.

  4. Click “Download” and save your video to your computer.


Streamline Your Social Media with Alkai


Alkai simplifies your life by connecting your Facebook and Instagram business profiles. With Alkai, you can automate your posting, track your performance, and access exclusive features not available on regular accounts. Whether you're a solopreneur or a social media manager, Alkai makes it easy to keep your online presence active and engaging.


Ready to take control? Let's get started!


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