Help & Features
Everything you need to know about using Ferryman.
Getting Started
Ferryman automatically cross-posts your content from one social platform to others. Post once, reach your audience everywhere.
- Sign in with your X (Twitter) account
- Connect your other social accounts (Bluesky, Threads, Mastodon, etc.)
- Choose your origin platform (where you post) and target platforms (where to sync)
- Enable cross-posting in Settings
- Post on your origin platform — Ferryman handles the rest!
Connecting Platforms
Ferryman supports the following platforms:
- X (Twitter) — Sign in with OAuth
- Bluesky — Connect with your app password (not your main password)
- Threads — Connect via Meta OAuth
- Instagram — Connect via Meta OAuth
- Mastodon — Enter your instance URL and authorize
- LinkedIn — Connect via LinkedIn OAuth
You can connect or disconnect platforms at any time from the Settings page.
Cross-Posting Basics
Origin Platform: The platform where you create your posts. Ferryman monitors this platform for new content.
Target Platforms: The platforms where your posts get automatically shared. You can select multiple targets.
Ferryman syncs your posts automatically every few minutes. You can also trigger a manual sync from the Settings page.
Note: Replies, quote tweets, and edited posts are not cross-posted to prevent duplicate content.
Post Limits
Cross-posting limits depend on your subscription plan:
| Plan | Limit |
|---|---|
| Free | 10 posts total (lifetime) |
| Basic | 3 posts per day |
| Creator | 10 posts per day |
Daily limits reset at midnight UTC.
Video Support
Video cross-posting is available on the Creator plan. Ferryman automatically converts videos for each platform's requirements.
Duration limits by platform:
- Bluesky: 3 minutes max
- Threads: 5 minutes max
Videos longer than the platform limit will be skipped for that platform.
Promo Replies
Creator plan feature: Automatically attach a promotional reply to your cross-posted content.
Configure in Settings:
- Promo text: Your custom message (e.g., "Follow me on X for more!")
- Promo link: A URL to include in the reply
- Platforms: Choose which platforms show promo replies
Promo replies only appear on the last post in a thread, not every message.
Analytics
Paid plan feature: Track engagement across all your connected platforms in one place.
Analytics include:
- Likes, reposts, and replies per post
- Follower reach across platforms
- Trending content identification
- Historical engagement trends (7/30/90 days)
- Cumulative cross-post counter
Subscription Plans
| Feature | Free | Basic | Creator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-posts | 10 total | 3/day | 10/day |
| Sync from multiple platforms | — | — | Up to 3 |
| Video support | — | — | ✓ |
| Promo replies | — | — | ✓ |
| Analytics | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email notifications | — | — | ✓ |
Referrals
Share Ferryman with friends and earn rewards when they subscribe!
- Vanity URL: Claim a personal link like ferryman.io/yourname
- Tracking: See who signed up using your link
- Rewards: Earn credits when referred users upgrade to a paid plan
FAQ & Troubleshooting
Why wasn't my post cross-posted?
Posts may be skipped if they: contain #noferry, are replies, are edited posts, contain @mentions, exceed character limits, or if you've hit your daily limit. Check the Posts page to see the skip reason.
How often does Ferryman sync?
Ferryman checks for new posts every few minutes automatically. You can also trigger a manual sync from Settings.
What happens to long posts?
Posts that exceed a platform's character limit are intelligently split into threads when the "Thread long posts" setting is enabled.
Can I cross-post sponsored content?
By default, posts with #ad or #BrandPartner are skipped. You can enable sponsored content cross-posting in Settings.
How do I disconnect a platform?
Go to Settings and click the disconnect button next to any connected platform.
Still have questions? Reach out on X @ferrymanio