How Chatalott Postalott Scheduler Works: A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about scheduling Facebook posts with the Chatalott extension

What is Postalott?

Postalott is a powerful scheduling feature within Chatalott that automates posting to Facebook.

Unlike traditional scheduling tools that require API access or business accounts, Postalott works by using a Chrome extension to interact directly with Facebook’s native scheduler — the same way you would manually schedule a post, but completely automated.

✨ What this means for you:

• Your posts appear in Facebook’s official Scheduled Posts section

• You have full control to edit, reschedule, or delete anytime

• No third-party queue — everything stays inside Facebook

How It Works: The Big Picture

Postalott uses a simple three-part system:

1. Chatalott Dashboard
   → Create your post templates, add images, and set your schedule

2. Chrome Extension
   → The “robot” that logs into Facebook and schedules each post

3. Facebook’s Native Scheduler
   → Where your posts live until they’re published

👉 When you activate a schedule, the extension:

• Opens Facebook

• Creates each post

• Uploads images

• Sets the date and time

• Submits everything automatically

Step-by-Step: Scheduling Your First Posts

Step 1: Create Your Template

In the Chatalott dashboard, go to the Postalott section and create a new template.

Add:

• Your post content (text, emojis, hashtags)

• Images or graphics

• The day number + time each post should go out

💡 Tip: Templates are reusable — you can use them again for future events.

Step 2: Add a Destination

Before scheduling, you need to tell Postalott WHERE to post.

Click Add Destination when you select "schedule" and include:

• Your Facebook Group or Page URL

• A friendly name for easy reference

Step 3: Activate Your Schedule

Once your template is ready:

1. Click Schedule

2. Select your destination

3. Choose your Start Date

4. Confirm your Timezone

5. Click Activate

✅ Your schedule is now active and ready to run.

Step 4: Run the Extension

This is where the automation happens.

1. Open the Chatalott – Postalott Chrome extension

2. Add your token (You can generate this under "connections")

3. Select your active schedule

4. Click Schedule

🚀 The extension will:

• Open Facebook

• Navigate to your group/page

• Create each post

• Upload images

• Set the scheduled time

• Submit everything

Step 5: Verify in Facebook

After it finishes:

1. Go to your Facebook Group or Page

2. Click Scheduled Posts

3. Confirm all posts are there

4. Edit or adjust if needed

Important: What to Do (and NOT Do) While Scheduling

✅ DO:

• Stay on the Facebook tab

• Keep your browser open and visible

• Let the extension finish completely

• Make sure you're logged into Facebook

❌ DO NOT:

• Click anywhere during scheduling

• Switch tabs or windows

• Move your mouse over the page

• Close your browser

• Let your computer go to sleep

👉 Why this matters:
The extension is physically interacting with Facebook. If you interrupt it, it’s like grabbing the steering wheel — the process will fail.

Understanding the Extension Interface

When you open the extension, you’ll see:

Schedule Tab

• Dropdown to select your schedule

• Refresh button

• Schedule button to start

Settings Tab

• Account information

• Device name

• Logout option

📊 During scheduling, you’ll see progress like:
“Scheduling 3 of 9”

Where Do My Posts Go?

All posts go directly into Facebook’s Scheduled Posts section.

For Groups:

1. Go to your group

2. Click Admin Tools

3. Select Scheduled Posts

For Pages:

1. Go to your page

2. Open Meta Business Suite / Publishing Tools

3. Click Scheduled Posts

✔ You can edit, reschedule, or delete anytime.

Tracking Post History

Chatalott keeps a 90-day log of all scheduled posts.

This includes:

• ✅ Success status

• ❌ Failed posts (with reasons)

• 🕒 Timestamps

How to view logs:

1. Go to Postalott → Active Schedules

2. Click View Logs

3. Review your post history

👉 This helps you quickly troubleshoot and confirm everything worked.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No active schedules

Cause: Nothing activated yet
Fix: Activate a schedule in the dashboard

Posts failed during scheduling

Common causes:

• Clicking during scheduling

• Switching tabs

• Facebook popups

• Internet issues

Fix:

1. Check Post History logs

2. Check Facebook Scheduled Posts

3. Re-run missing posts

Images didn’t upload

• Use images under 5MB

• Try again

Extension says “Not logged in”

• Log out and back into the extension

Post times are wrong

• Check timezone in Chatalott + Facebook

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Postalott work with Facebook Pages?

Yes — both groups and pages are supported.

Does it work with personal profiles?

Yes.

Can I schedule to multiple groups?

One schedule per destination, but you can reuse templates.

How many posts can I schedule?

Recommended: 20–30 posts at a time

Can I edit posts after scheduling?

Yes — directly in Facebook.

What happens if my computer goes to sleep?

Scheduling will fail — keep it active.

Do I need to keep the extension open?

No — just don’t leave the Facebook tab.

Is this allowed by Facebook?

Yes — it uses Facebook’s native scheduler.

Can I cancel mid-scheduling?

Yes — close the tab. Completed posts stay scheduled.

What if all posts fail?

Check logs → fix issue → run again.

Tips for Best Results

1. Prepare content in advance

2. Schedule during quiet times

3. Use a separate browser window

4. Test with 2–3 posts first

5. Always verify after scheduling

6. Keep images under 5MB

7. Use stable internet

Getting Help

• 📧 Support: support@chatalott.com

• 🧠 Dashboard help icon

• 🔄 Ensure extension is updated

Privacy & Data Handling

How Postalott Works with Facebook

• We never see your Facebook password

• Works only while you’re logged in

• Uses simulated clicks — like a real user

What Data We Collect

• Post content stays in Chatalott

• Logs include:

  • Success/failure

  • Error reason

  • Timestamp

🚫 No personal data collected or stored

Security & Permissions

• Minimal permissions (facebook.com + chatalott.com)

• No external code execution

• No selling or sharing of data

Important Disclaimers

• Not affiliated with Meta / Facebook

• Users must follow Facebook policies

• Facebook updates may affect functionality

• No guarantees — always verify posts

Summary

Postalott makes scheduling simple:

1. Create your template

2. Activate your schedule

3. Run the extension

4. Let it finish without touching anything

5. Verify in Facebook

That’s it — simple, automated, and fully in your control.

Happy scheduling! 🚀