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Fix “TikTok access token is required”

Resolve Postifys TikTok publish errors that say an access token is required by reconnecting the creator account and verifying connections.

Reviewed: 2026-07-24

Answer: Reconnect TikTok in Postifys, confirm the creator appears in /api/connections, pass tiktokAccountId when you have multiple accounts, then retry. Do not paste platform tokens into n8n - use the Postifys API key only.

Steps

  1. Open Postifys and reconnect TikTok for the workspace.
  2. Run the list connections workflow or dashboard connections view.
  3. Publish again with a public MP4 videoUrl.
  4. Remember inbox upload still needs creator completion in TikTok.

TikTok docs · Inbox vs Direct Post

Technical reviewer: Postifys engineering (docs sourced from live API behavior). Contact info@postifys.com.