Post to X from Voholabs Studio
On the free plan X is pay-per-use, so you top up your wallet once to unlock it, then each X post is charged in credits when you schedule it, and refunded if it never goes out. Paid plans include X with no credits.
How do I connect X?#
- Choose Add Channel and click X.
- On the free plan, if you have not topped up before, Studio opens the top-up first. Top up any amount above the minimum. See Credits and wallet.
- Studio shows what connecting costs. Continue, and sign in to X to approve Studio.
Studio connects the account you are signed in to on X. To connect a different one, switch accounts on X first.
How is X charged on the free plan?#
- When you schedule, not when you save. Credits are taken when a post goes on the schedule: Add to Calendar, Post now, putting a draft on the schedule, or an agent or the API doing the same.
- Per part. Each part of a thread is its own X post.
- Links cost more. A post containing a link uses the "X post with a link" price.
- Edits re-price the difference. Editing a scheduled post charges or gives back only the change.
- Refunds are automatic. Deleting a post, moving it back to draft, or a failure to send gives back the credits for the parts that did not go out. These go back to your wallet, not to your card.
- Repeating posts are charged each time a repeat goes out.
The composer shows the cost before you schedule, for example "This post costs N credits", and says if you do not have enough. Other channels in the same post are free.
Do X plugs and reposts cost credits?#
On the free plan, yes. X plugs (Auto Repost Posts, Auto plug post) and Add Re-posters are pay-per-use, like posting: they unlock with your first top-up, and each action is charged from your wallet when it runs. A likes check is a post read, a follow-up is an X post, and each repost is charged as a repost. If your balance cannot cover an action, the plug stops for that post and Studio sends one notification. Paid plans include them with no credits. See Plugs.
What can I post to X?#
- Text up to 280 characters, or 4,000 if the channel is marked as a Premium account.
- Up to 4 images, or 1 video.
- Threads: each extra part is posted as a reply to the one before, and replies can carry media.
To raise the limit for a Premium account, turn on Is this a verified user? (Premium) under Additional Settings in the channel's menu. Studio fills it in from X when you connect.
Which settings does an X post have?#
- Who can reply to this post? Everyone (the default), accounts you follow, mentioned accounts, subscribers or verified accounts.
- Post to a community: paste the community's address to post there.
- Made with AI and Paid partnership labels.
What do X's error messages mean?#
| Message | What to do |
|---|---|
| X is not accepting posts right now. Please try again later | X has paused posting from apps. Try again later. |
| There can be maximum of one cashtag ($SYMBOL) per post | Remove all but one cashtag. |
| You are not allowed to create a post with duplicate content | X refuses identical posts. Change the text. |
| The video you are trying to post is longer than 2 minutes, which is not allowed for this account | Shorten the video, or post from an account X allows longer videos for. |
| X authentication has expired, please reconnect your account | Reconnect the channel. |
Frequently asked questions
- Why is X locked on my account?
X charges for every post sent through its API, so on the free plan X stays locked until your first wallet top-up. Clicking it opens the top-up. Paid plans are never locked.
- Am I charged for a draft?
No. Credits are only taken when a post goes on the schedule, whether you choose Add to Calendar or Post now, or an agent or the API schedules it.
- What happens if my balance runs out before a scheduled X post is due?
The post is not published and is not retried. Studio tells you why, and you can top up and reschedule it. Turning on auto top-up avoids this. Studio also warns you when scheduled posts in the next 48 hours need more credits than you have.
- Is a thread charged once or per part?
Per part. Every part of a thread is charged as its own X post.
- Why does a post with a link cost more?
X charges more for posts that contain a link, and Studio passes that on as a separate price, "X post with a link". Studio counts links the way X does, so a bare domain such as example.com counts as a link.
- Does reading X analytics cost credits?
On the free plan, yes. Loading X analytics reads posts from X, which X charges for. Studio caches results and never charges twice for the same post on the same day. See Analytics.