Settings

Manage your Chronosky account settings, scheduler authorization, and service disconnection.

Overview

The Settings page allows you to configure your Chronosky account preferences, manage scheduler authorization, and disconnect your service if needed.

Accessing Settings

1. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
3. You'll be taken to the Settings page

Language Settings

Changing Display Language

Chronosky supports multiple languages for the user interface:

1. Navigate to the Language section in Settings

2. Select your preferred language from the dropdown:

   • English (EN)
   • Japanese (日本語)
   • Spanish (Español)
   • French (Français)
   • Korean (한국어)
   • German (Deutsch)
   • Portuguese (Português)

3. The interface will update immediately

INFO

Timezone Browser's timezone is selected by default, but you can manually search and select a different timezone from the dropdown combobox when creating or editing a post.

Usage Statistics

Current Usage Overview

The Usage Statistics section displays your current posting activity and plan limits.

View your current usage statistics and plan limits

Displayed Information:

• Pending Posts - Number of posts currently scheduled
• Plan Limit - Maximum allowed pending posts for your plan
• Usage Percentage - Visual progress bar showing usage ratio
• Available Slots - Remaining posts you can schedule

INFO

Free Plan Limits

The Free plan allows up to 15 concurrent scheduled items (scheduled posts and scheduled reposts combined), and up to 75 scheduled items within each 30-day cycle (measured from your account's creation date, not the calendar month). Scheduled deletions have a separate concurrent limit of 45 and are not subject to the 30-day cycle limit. See Scheduled Reposts & Deletions for details.

Understanding Usage Limits

Concurrent Post Limit:

• Counts pending (not yet published) scheduled posts and scheduled reposts combined
• Published, canceled, and failed items don't count toward your limit
• Limit resets as items are published, canceled, or fail

Example:

• Limit: 15 pending items (scheduled posts and scheduled reposts combined)
• Current: 7 pending items
• Available: 8 more items can be scheduled

Scheduler Authorization

Understanding Scheduler Authorization

The scheduler authorization is a separate authentication token that allows Chronosky's background scheduler to post on your behalf at the scheduled time.

Key Points:

• Separate from Login - Scheduler uses a different token than your web login
• Required for Posting - Posts won't be published without active scheduler authorization
• 180-Day Validity - Authorization expires after 180 days and needs renewal

Checking Scheduler Status

Navigate to the Scheduler section in Settings to view:

• Status Indicator - Shows if scheduler is active or expired
• Expiration Date - When the current authorization will expire
• Days Remaining - Time until authorization expires

Status Types:

Status	Indicator	Meaning
Active	🟢 Green	Scheduler is authorized and working
Expired	🔴 Red	Authorization expired, re-authorization needed
Expiring Soon	🟡 Yellow	Less than 30 days remaining

Re-authorizing Scheduler

When your scheduler authorization is expired or expiring soon:

1. Navigate to Settings → Scheduler
2. Click the "Re-authorize Scheduler" button
3. You'll be redirected to Bluesky OAuth
4. Approve the authorization request
5. You'll be redirected back to Settings
6. Verify the new expiration date

WARNING

Authorization Renewal It's recommended to re-authorize before expiration to prevent interruptions to your scheduled posts.

Danger Zone

The Danger Zone contains destructive actions that cannot be easily undone. Proceed with caution.

Disconnect Service

What This Does:

Disconnecting your service will:

• ✋ Revoke scheduler authorization - The scheduler will no longer be able to post on your behalf
• ✋ Cancel all pending posts - All scheduled posts will be removed
• ✋ Log you out - Your web session will be terminated
• ✋ Clear your data - Account preferences and settings will be reset

DANGER

Destructive Action This action is irreversible. All your scheduled posts will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

When to Disconnect

Consider disconnecting if:

• You no longer want to use Chronosky
• You want to revoke all permissions granted to Chronosky
• You're switching to a different account
• You want to start fresh with a clean slate

How to Disconnect

1. Scroll down to the Danger Zone section in Settings
2. Click the "Disconnect Service" button
3. A confirmation dialog will appear
4. Read the warning carefully
5. Type the confirmation phrase if required
6. Click "Confirm Disconnect"
7. You'll be logged out and redirected to the home page

The Danger Zone section with disconnect button

DANGER

What Happens After Disconnection

• All pending posts are permanently deleted
• Scheduler authorization is revoked
• You'll need to sign in again to use Chronosky
• Previously published posts on Bluesky remain (not deleted from Bluesky)

Reconnecting After Disconnection

If you disconnect and want to use Chronosky again:

1. Go to the Chronosky home page
2. Click "Sign In" or "Get Started"
3. Complete the OAuth authorization flow
4. Authorize the scheduler
5. Start scheduling posts again

INFO

Fresh Start Reconnecting after disconnection gives you a completely fresh start. Your previous scheduled posts will not be restored.

Privacy and Data

What Data Is Stored

Chronosky stores:

• Your Bluesky DID (Decentralized Identifier)
• Your handle and profile information
• Scheduled post content and metadata
• Scheduler authorization tokens (encrypted)

What Data Is NOT Stored

Chronosky does not store:

• Your Bluesky password
• Your Bluesky account credentials
• Direct messages or private content
• Followers or following lists

Data Deletion

When you disconnect your service:

• All scheduled posts are deleted immediately
• Authorization tokens are revoked and removed
• Account preferences are cleared
• Your Bluesky account remains unchanged

Troubleshooting

Scheduler Not Working

Symptoms:

• Posts remain in "Pending" status past scheduled time
• "Scheduler Expired" warning shown

Solution:

1. Go to Settings → Scheduler
2. Check authorization status
3. Click "Re-authorize Scheduler" if expired
4. Complete OAuth flow
5. Verify new expiration date

Cannot Access Settings

Symptoms:

• Settings page not loading
• 401 Unauthorized error

Solution:

1. Sign out completely
2. Clear browser cache and cookies
3. Sign in again
4. Try accessing Settings

Language Not Changing

Symptoms:

• Selected language doesn't apply
• Interface still in previous language

Solution:

1. Refresh the page (F5 or Cmd+R)
2. Clear browser cache
3. Select language again
4. If issue persists, try a different browser

Security Best Practices

Regular Authorization Renewal

• Review Authorization - Check scheduler status monthly
• Renew Before Expiry - Re-authorize at least 7 days before expiration
• Monitor Activity - Check dashboard regularly for unexpected posts

Account Safety

• Use Strong Bluesky Password - Chronosky uses OAuth, but your Bluesky account should be secure
• Review Permissions - Understand what Chronosky can and cannot do
• Disconnect When Not Needed - If you stop using Chronosky, disconnect to revoke permissions

FAQ

Q: Will disconnecting delete my Bluesky account?

A: No. Disconnecting only removes your data from Chronosky and revokes authorization. Your Bluesky account remains active and unchanged.

Q: Can I recover scheduled posts after disconnecting?

A: No. Once you disconnect, all scheduled posts are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Q: How often do I need to re-authorize the scheduler?

A: Scheduler authorization lasts 180 days. You'll need to re-authorize approximately every 6 months.

Q: What happens to published posts if I disconnect?

A: Posts already published to Bluesky remain on Bluesky. Only pending scheduled posts are deleted.

Q: Can I change my Bluesky account in Chronosky?

A: You need to disconnect first, then sign in with a different Bluesky account.

Next Steps

Now that you understand settings:

• Text Posts - Learn about scheduling text posts
• Thread Posts - Create multi-post threads
• Scheduled Reposts & Deletions - Automate reposts and deletions
• Quick Start - Get started with Chronosky