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Scaling TikTok Content Posting via API

· 2 min read
XenonFlare Team
XenonFlare Team
Content Creators

TikTok has revolutionized the way we consume short-form video. For brands and creators, staying relevant means posting consistently. However, manual posting across multiple accounts is a bottleneck.

In this post, we’ll explore how to use the TikTok Content Posting API alongside XenonFlare to automate your TikTok presence.

The TikTok API Landscape​

TikTok's Content Posting API allows authorized applications to share video content directly to TikTok profiles. This is a game-changer for automated workflows.

Key Features:​

  • Direct Video Upload: Post MP4 videos programmatically.
  • Privacy Controls: Set videos as public, private, or friends-only.
  • Commercial Disclosure: Automatically flag branded content for compliance.

How to Automate TikTok with XenonFlare​

1. Host with XenonFlare​

Before you can post to TikTok, your video needs to be accessible online. XenonFlare provides high-speed, reliable hosting optimized for social media APIs.

# Upload your video to XenonFlare
curl -X POST https://api.xenonflare.com/upload \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@/path/to/tiktok-video.mp4"

2. Authenticate with TikTok​

You'll need a TikTok Developer account and an app with the video.upload scope enabled. Once authenticated, you'll receive an access_token.

3. The Posting Flow​

Using an automation tool like n8n or a Python script, you can send the XenonFlare video URL to TikTok:

import requests

# TikTok API endpoint
url = "https://open-api.tiktok.com/share/video/upload/"

query_params = {
    "open_id": "USER_OPEN_ID",
    "access_token": "USER_ACCESS_TOKEN"
}

# The video URL from XenonFlare
video_url = "https://cdn.xenonflare.com/v/your-video-id.mp4"

files = {'video': requests.get(video_url).content}

response = requests.post(url, params=query_params, files=files)
print(response.json())

Optimizing for the Algorithm​

Automation isn't just about speed; it's about strategy. Use your scripts to:

  • Dynamic Captions: Include trending hashtags programmatically.
  • Optimal Timing: Schedule posts when your audience is most active.
  • Compliance: Always use the commercial_content_disclosure flag if required.

Conclusion​

TikTok automation allows you to maintain a high-frequency posting schedule without the manual grind. By combining the power of the TikTok API with XenonFlare’s hosting, you can build a scalable content engine.

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