# How to Add Social Media Accounts to Hootsuite

> To connect social media profiles in Hootsuite, scroll to the Social Accounts section on the main dashboard and click Connect More Accounts. Select your platform, log in, read the terms, and grant the necessary permissions to successfully link your account.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-social-media-accounts-to-hootsuite/
Apps: Hootsuite
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ed2d673bd5aa8e60e32/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Hootsuite's main dashboard, scroll down to the Social Accounts section and click 'Connect More Accounts'.
2. After that, select the social networking platform you wish to add and then log into your active account.
3. Read the terms and grant the necessary permissions. As for Pinterest, tap 'Give Access'.
4. After completing these steps, the selected social media platform will be added and connected to your Hootsuite account.