# 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.

Source: https://voholabs.com/docs/channels/x  
Last updated: 5 October 2026

## How do I connect X?

1. Choose **Add Channel** and click **X**.
2. 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](https://voholabs.com/docs/billing/credits).
3. 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.

> [!NOTE]
> Connecting an X account on the free plan is charged once as an account lookup. Prices are on the live [prices page](https://studio.voholabs.com/pricing).

## 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](https://voholabs.com/docs/posts/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](https://voholabs.com/docs/channels/manage#how-do-i-reconnect-a-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](https://voholabs.com/docs/workspace/analytics#why-does-loading-x-analytics-need-credits).

## Related pages

- [Credits and wallet](https://voholabs.com/docs/billing/credits)
- [Plans and billing](https://voholabs.com/docs/billing)
- [Channels overview](https://voholabs.com/docs/channels)
- [Create a post](https://voholabs.com/docs/posts/create)
- [Plugs](https://voholabs.com/docs/posts/plugs)
- [Analytics](https://voholabs.com/docs/workspace/analytics)
- [Manage your channels](https://voholabs.com/docs/channels/manage)