# Post to Threads with Botdoor

> How to connect Threads to Botdoor and what your bot can post: media, captions, first comments, threads, polls and covers.

Source: https://docs.botdoor.co/networks/threads/

**Status: available.** Text, images, video and threads.

## Connect
Sign in with Threads (Instagram account). In Botdoor: **Accounts → Connect account → Threads**, or let your bot fetch a link with `GET /api/v1/connect/threads`.

## What Threads supports in Botdoor

| | |
|---|---|
| Platform id | `threads` |
| Needs an image or video | No |
| Caption length (warning) | about 500 characters |
| First comment | Yes, up to 500 characters |
| Thread | Yes |
| Poll | No |
| Video cover image | No |
| Video cover frame time | No |
| Plan | All plans |

## Example

```json
{
  "content": "Fresh out of the oven.",
  "accountIds": ["<your Threads account id>"],
  "firstComment": "Order: https://example.com/order"
}
```

## Common questions

### Can my bot post to Threads through Botdoor?

Yes. Connect a Threads account, then pass its id in accountIds. With an ask-first key you approve each post first.

### Does Threads need media?

No. Text-only posts work.

### Can I add a link in a first comment on Threads?

Yes, up to 500 characters.