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FAQs: Publishing Posts via BrandBastion

Answers to the most common questions about how publishing works — from tagging users to managing account permissions and filtering options.

Updated over 3 months ago

Can I tag another user in the post caption, and will it work when the post goes live?

Yes — tagging in captions works for supported platforms.

You can mention other users using @username in your post caption, and the tag will remain functional when the post goes live.

Supported platforms:

  • Instagram — Tagging works in captions and directly on the media (photo/video).

  • TikTok

  • X (formerly Twitter)

📌 Note: The username must be correctly spelled and valid on the platform for the tag to work.


If a user is granted access to only specific accounts, will they see and publish posts for just those?

They’ll only be able to publish from the accounts assigned to them — but they can see all scheduled and published posts across accounts.

This means:

  • Posting access is limited to their assigned brand accounts.

  • Visibility is broader — they can view publishing activity across the workspace (helpful for context, coordination, or oversight).

💡 Tip: Use roles and asset-level access to keep control tight.


Is there filtering available in the Publish tab?

Yes — the Publish tab includes several powerful filters.

You can filter by:

  • Asset

  • Platform

  • Post type

  • Post ID or URL

  • Post tags

  • Keywords in post caption

  • Publishing status (e.g. scheduled, published, failed)

Use these filters to quickly find, audit, or refine publishing workflows.


Can you create custom thumbnails for posts?

Yes — for Instagram and YouTube.

  • You can upload a custom thumbnail for both platforms.

📌 Note: If your workflow requires selecting a frame from the video, we recommend exporting it externally and uploading as a static image. Frame-scrubbing (choosing a frame from the video itself) is not supported directly in-platform at this time.


If you add hashtags, will they automatically convert or stay as plain text?

Yes — hashtags are preserved and functional.

Hashtags added in your caption will remain active and clickable on all platforms that support them.

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