# Posting schedule and threads (https://clout.wtf/guide/posting-schedule/)



Publishing in Clout Uploader is split between two objects: the **template** defines *what and how* to publish, the **thread** defines *when and for whom* — devices, accounts, and the schedule. This page walks through both.

## Configure a template

A template defines **what** and **how** to publish. You need at least one template before starting a thread.

1. Open **Templates** in the sidebar
2. Create a new template or select an existing one

### Choose a mode

* **Warmup** — the app scrolls the feed, likes, follows. Used to warm up accounts before publishing — details in the [warmup guide](https://clout.wtf/guide/warmup-guide/)
* **Upload** — the app uploads videos or carousels to TikTok — details in the [Upload guide](https://clout.wtf/guide/upload-guide/)

### Upload settings

**Content type:**

* **Video** — upload video clips: specify the video folder (.mp4, .mov, .m4v), choose sequential or random order, optionally move used videos to a `used` folder
* **Carousel** — upload photo carousels: specify the photo folder (.jpg, .png, .heic, .webp), set photos per carousel (1–35), or use subfolder mode — each subfolder is one carousel

Folder layout for every mode — in the [folder structure guide](https://clout.wtf/guide/folder-structure-guide/).

**Post description:** enter text and hashtags inline, or provide a descriptions file — all four sources are covered in the [Set Description guide](https://clout.wtf/guide/set-description-guide/).

**Posts per account:** set the number of posts per account (default is 1), then click **Save**.

### Warmup settings

* **Feed warmup** — scroll the For You feed: number of videos, watch time, like/follow/save chances
* **Search warmup** — search by keywords: number of queries, time spent viewing results

## Create & start a thread

A thread combines devices, accounts, and a template into a single task.

1. Open **Threads** in the sidebar
2. Click **Add Configuration**
3. Fill in:

| Field               | Description                                                         |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**            | Configuration name                                                  |
| **Devices**         | Select one or more connected devices                                |
| **Upload template** | Select the template you created earlier                             |
| **Account list**    | Select the [account list](https://clout.wtf/guide/adding-accounts/) |

4. Click **Save**, then **Start** to launch

After starting, Clout Uploader automatically connects to the device, opens TikTok, switches to the target account, performs warmup or upload depending on the template, and moves to the next account.

## Schedule options

| Setting             | Description                                                              |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Auto schedule**   | Schedule-based execution — set region, posts per day, and time windows   |
| **Cyclic upload**   | Infinite publishing loop — the thread restarts the list when it finishes |
| **Max upload time** | Maximum time per post (minutes) before the run moves on                  |

With **Auto schedule** the thread wakes up on its own: you define how many posts per day each account should get and in which hours — no manual launches.

## Monitoring & stopping

### Monitoring

The **Monitoring** section shows the status of each active thread, the current action (warmup, upload, account switch), and progress across accounts.

### Logs

The **Logs** section provides detailed execution logs: filter by level (INFO, WARNING, ERROR), text search, auto-scroll.

### Stopping

To stop a thread — click **Stop** on the configuration card in the **Threads** section.

## Telegram notifications

Get notifications about thread starts and completions directly in Telegram:

1. Open the **Telegram** section in the sidebar
2. Create a bot via [@BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather) and copy the token
3. Get your Chat ID via [@username\_to\_id\_bot](https://t.me/username_to_id_bot)
4. Paste the token and Chat ID → click **Send Test Message** to verify
5. Enable notifications

## Further reading on the blog

* [How to Automate TikTok in 2026: The Complete Guide](https://clout.wtf/blog/tiktok-automation-guide/)
* [How to Build an AI-to-TikTok Content Pipeline in 2026](https://clout.wtf/blog/ai-to-tiktok-content-pipeline/)