Onboarding Walkthrough#
Most users finish setup in about 5 minutes. This page walks through each step in order.
Step 1: Create your account#
Sign up at app.pilotposter.com. Eligible new accounts get trial access so you can install the extension, fetch groups, and run campaigns before subscribing.
After sign-up, you land on the dashboard. When your trial ends, subscribe from Billing to keep posting. See Billing for plan details.
Step 2: Install the extension#
Install the PilotPoster Chrome extension and pin it. Open the popup to confirm it connects to your account.
See Chrome Extension for install steps and troubleshooting.
Step 3: Fetch and review groups#
Click Fetch Groups to sync your Facebook groups. Review the list and pick the groups where you actually want to post.
Some groups require admin approval. PilotPoster will log those as pending rather than failed.
Step 4: Upload media (optional)#
If you plan to post images or videos, upload files to the Media Library first. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, MP4, MOV, and AVI.
See Media Uploads.
Step 5: Create a test campaign#
Write your post once, select a few groups you already post in, set a sleep interval between groups, and schedule the campaign a few minutes ahead so you can watch it run.
See Create Campaign for the full wizard.
Step 6: Check logs#
After the campaign runs, open Logs to confirm each group posted successfully. If something failed, the log shows the error message.
Recommended first-week checklist#
- Extension online and groups synced
- First multi-group campaign completed with sleep interval set
- Logs reviewed after each campaign
- Saved a group list for campaigns you run often
- Spintax or AI customization tested (if on Pro AI)
Need help? Email support@pilotposter.com.