# Connect and publish to X

Set up X, choose the right destination, and check your first post.

Use Moosen to prepare and schedule short updates, links, and supported media. You'll need the X account you want to publish from, plus an active Moosen subscription.

## Connect X

1. Open **Brand → Social accounts**.
2. Select **Add Social Account**, then **Connect X** (the X/Twitter option).
3. Follow the sign-in and authorization flow. Read the permissions and choose the correct account or destination.
4. Return to Moosen and confirm the connection is listed.

![The connection picker in Moosen with publishing platforms available to select.](/screenshots/connect-channels.png "Start the X connection from Add Social Account.")

## Prepare a post

Check the displayed character guidance and media options. Account-specific access can affect longer content and other publishing capabilities. Review the preview instead of assuming a long caption will fit.

Open **Posts**, create a manual post, and select the connected X account. Continue through content, media, and the available platform options.

![Manual composer showing where publishing destinations are selected.](/screenshots/create-post.png "Select the intended account before writing and adding media.")

Review the preview, choose **Now** or **Schedule**, and submit when ready. To include the account in automatic posts, select it in the brand's [posting schedule](/publishing/schedules).

## Check delivery

After publishing, open the post in **Posts** and inspect the X result. Follow the live link when available. If it fails, read the destination error before retrying.

X direct messages and comments use supported inbox connections. X ads use their own advertising access.

See [fix a publishing problem](/publishing/troubleshooting) for a step-by-step check.