Threads is one of the fastest-growing social networks and a natural complement to Instagram. dlvr.it lets you automatically share content from your RSS feeds and other sources directly to your Threads profile.
In this article
What's supported on Threads
Before you connect — what you need to know
Connecting your Threads account
Publishing to Threads
Image and video specifications
Common errors
FAQ
1. What's supported on Threads
Feature | Auto Publishing |
Threads profiles | ✓ |
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2. Before you connect — what you need to know
There are a few requirements to be aware of before connecting Threads to dlvr.it:
Your Threads account must be linked to an Instagram account
Your Threads account must be public — private accounts have token expiration issues (see below)
You'll need to be logged into the correct Threads account in your browser before starting the connection
Private Threads accounts: If your Threads account is set to private, the access token dlvr.it uses will expire every 90 days, requiring you to reconnect. Setting your account to public avoids this.
3. Connecting your Threads account
In dlvr.it, go to Social Pages and select Threads.
📸 [Screenshot: dlvr.it Social Pages settings with Threads highlighted in the channel list]
Follow the on-screen steps to authorize dlvr.it to access your Threads account.
📸 [Screenshot: Threads authorization screen during the dlvr.it connection flow]
Once authorized, your Threads profile will appear in your Social Pages list.
📸 [Screenshot: dlvr.it Social Pages showing a Threads profile connected and active]
Connecting multiple Threads accounts: Make sure you're logged into the correct Threads account in your browser before each connection — dlvr.it will connect to whichever account is currently active.
For help reconnecting an expired Threads account, see Reconnecting a social channel in dlvr.it.
4. Publishing to Threads
dlvr.it automatically publishes new content to your Threads profile when items appear in your connected source. Here's what to know about how posts work on Threads.
Character limit
500 characters per post.
Links
The first link in a text-only post is automatically configured as a link attachment and will display a preview. Make sure links begin with http:// or https://.
Hashtags and Topics
Threads supports one hashtag per post, referred to as a Topic. Here's how it works:
Use the
#symbol to add a hashtag — after publishing, the first word of the hashtag becomes a clickable TopicIf your hashtag has multiple words, remove the space: use
#TennisThreadsnot#Tennis ThreadsOnly the first hashtag becomes a Topic — all subsequent hashtags appear as plain text
Topics can contain alphanumeric characters and underscores, but cannot contain only numbers
Topics can be up to 50 characters
Tip: Consistent topic use helps your content get discovered. Keep your topics concise and relevant to your content.
Mentions
To mention another Threads or Instagram account, type their exact handle. Handle autocomplete is not currently supported, so double-check the spelling before publishing.
Daily posting limit
dlvr.it can publish up to 250 posts per 24 hours to a single Threads account. Each post in a multi-post thread counts toward this limit.
📸 [Screenshot: dlvr.it route settings showing a Threads profile selected as a publishing destination]
5. Image and video specifications
Threads supports images and videos. GIFs are not currently supported.
| Videos | Images |
Number per post | 1 | Up to 20 |
Max file size | 1GB | 8MB |
Max length | 5 minutes | — |
Aspect ratio | 9:16 | 10:1 |
Carousels | Not supported | 2–10 photos |
File types | MOV, MP4 | JPG, PNG |
Frame rate | 23–60 FPS | — |
Max video bitrate | 25Mbps (VBR) | — |
Max audio bitrate | 128kbps | — |
Autoplay | ✓ | — |
Alt text | Not supported | Not supported |
Custom thumbnail | Not supported | — |
For more media troubleshooting, see Photos, Video & Media.
6. Common errors
"Threads API Feature Not Available: This user does not have access to this Threads API feature" This error appears when your Threads account is not linked to an Instagram account. Although it's possible to create a Threads account without Instagram, a linked Instagram account is required to connect Threads to dlvr.it. Link your Instagram account in the Threads app and try again.
7. FAQ
Do I need an Instagram account to use Threads with dlvr.it? Yes — your Threads account must be linked to an Instagram account to connect to dlvr.it. This is a Threads API requirement.
Why does my Threads connection keep expiring? Private Threads accounts have access tokens that expire every 90 days. Setting your Threads account to public prevents this from happening.
Can I use Threads as a content source in dlvr.it? No — Threads is supported as a publishing destination only. See Supported channels in dlvr.it for the full list of supported sources.
Are Threads polls supported? Not at this time. Polls need to be created directly in the Threads app.
What if my Threads connection stops working? See Reconnecting a social channel in dlvr.it for steps to restore the connection.
Still have questions about Threads and dlvr.it? Reach out to our support team. We're happy to help.