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How to choose between Post using owner credentials and Post using member credentials

Each member, Admin or Editor, can post on the assigned social accounts as the owner or as themselves.


"Use Owner API credentials" or "Use Member API credentials" does NOT mean that the owner’s or user’s name will show up on the social media channels. That is not possible. On social accounts, you always post as the account itself. The only exception are WordPress accounts.


1. Posting as Owner means:

  • Members will be able to post to the social network using the API credentials of the Owner. For example, when adding a Freelance member to your workspace with whom you do not want to share your credentials, you can simply assign "Owner API credentials" access to them.
  • Whenever a member has "Owner API credentials" access and they need reauthentication for a social account, the Owner of the workspace will have to do it on their behalf.
  • Having "Owner API credentials" access will limit members when it comes to change account settings, such who they are posting as on the WordPress accounts. This will be decided by the Owner and can only be changed by the Owner.


2. Posting as Themselves means:


  • Members will be posting to the social network using their own API credentials.
  • Whenever a member has "Member API credentials" access and has the credentials to log into a social account, they can reauthorize it themselves.
  • Having "Member API credentials" access will allow members to change who they are posting as to WordPress accounts, under the social account's settings.


To choose the posting permission:


  • Go to the dropdown button on the top right corner, next to your profile and click on a desired workspace.



  • Click on the Members tab on the left side panel.



  • Pick the desired team member and click on Edit social accounts.


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  • Change the posting access for each social account assigned to the member.
  • Finally, specify the posting level (Use owner's API credentials or Use member's API credentials) to your liking and click on Save.



Learn more about roles and permission levels here to understand how to best manage your team's workflow.

Updated on: 27/06/2025

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