# How to Autopost from Joomla! to Pinterest
In this tutorial, we are going to show how you can autopost from Joomla! to Pinterest.
Prerequisites:
- AutoTweetNG Free, Pro or Joocial 8.24 or superior
- A Pinterest account
Once you have checked the prerequisites, proceed with step 1.
# STEP 1: Download and install AutoTweetNG/ Joocial
Download the extension from Extly's Download Area (opens new window), unzip and install AutoTweetNG/ Joocial in Joomla! backend with the standard procedure.
About AutoTweetNG/ Joocial updates: Install the update with the same procedure.
Once you have proceeded with the installation:
-AutoTweetNG component has been installed -System plugin-AutotweetAutomator has been installed and enabled to process new content and posts every 3 minutes -System plugin - AutotweetContent has been installed and enabled to publish Joomla! content.
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Remember to assign your Download ID to enable all features.
# STEP 2: Create an app
Login at https://developers.pinterest.com/apps/ (opens new window) with your Pinterest username and password. Go to Create App
Fill the application details and create the application
Assign the Authorized Redirect URL's.:
https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.COM/administrator/index.php?option=com_autotweet
Submit the App for review.
# STEP 3: Create and authorize a social channel
Go to AutoTweetNG/ Joocial Control panel, select Channels tab to create a new channel.
On Channel Tab, click on New, select the Channel Type and complete the App ID and App Secret. Save
Click on "Step 1: Authorize"
Accept the permissions dialog.
Click on "Validate". The Access Token and User ID will be filled and save. Select the Board.
AutoTweetNG/ Joocial is ready to publish!
A new authorization Access Token has been granted.
A new Pinterest Channel has been created.
By default, all new articles are going to be published on Pinterest.
# STEP 4: Create a test article
- Create an article
- Check the Request list
- Wait 3 minutes, visit the front page
- Check the Posts list
- Check Pinterest.