Welcome to Viraly! This guide walks you through creating your account, completing the quick onboarding wizard, and navigating the main dashboard. You’ll be ready to schedule your first post in under 2 minutes.
Creating Your Account
You can create a Viraly account using your email address or by signing up with Google or Facebook.
Sign Up with Email
- Go to app.viraly.io/signup
- Enter your Full name
- Enter your Email address
- Create a Password
- Re-enter your password in the Confirm password field
- Click the Create Account button
Sign Up with Google or Facebook
For faster account creation, you can sign up using your existing Google or Facebook account:
- Go to app.viraly.io/signup
- Click either the Google or Facebook button below the signup form
- Follow the prompts to authorize Viraly
- You’ll be automatically signed in and taken to the onboarding wizard
Note: When using social login, your name and email are automatically imported from your Google or Facebook account.
Verifying Your Email
If you signed up with email (not Google or Facebook), you’ll need to verify your email address before continuing.
- Check your inbox for an email from Viraly with the subject “Your verification code”
- Find the 6-digit verification code in the email
- Enter the code on the verification page
- Click Confirm to verify your email
Tip: If you don’t see the email, check your spam folder. You can also click “Resend code” to receive a new verification code.
Completing the Onboarding Wizard
After verifying your email, you’ll be taken to a quick 4-step onboarding wizard. This takes less than 30 seconds and helps Viraly personalize your experience.
Step 1: Your Role
Select the option that best describes how you’ll use Viraly:
- Solo creator / influencer – For personal brands and individual content creators
- Brand manager – For managing company social media accounts
- Agency owner – For managing multiple clients’ social accounts
- Team member – For collaborative work with a team
- Other – If none of the above apply
Step 2: Your Goals
Select all the goals that apply to you:
- Schedule content across multiple platforms – Plan and automate your social media posts
- Analyze my social media performance – Track engagement, followers, and growth
- Link in Bio – Create a customizable landing page for your social profiles
- Other – Describe your specific goals
Step 3: Platforms
Select all the social media platforms you want to manage with Viraly:
- X (Twitter)
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Threads
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
Note: You can connect additional platforms later. This selection just helps us understand your needs.
Step 4: About You (Optional)
This final step is completely optional. Providing this information helps us improve Viraly:
- Brand or Company Name – Your business or brand name
- Website – Your website URL
- Team Size – How many people will use Viraly (Just me, 2-5, 6-10, or 11+)
- Industry – Your business sector
- How did you find Viraly? – Help us know what’s working
Click Finish and Launch Dashboard to complete onboarding and enter Viraly.
Navigating the Dashboard
After completing onboarding, you’ll land on the main dashboard – the Calendar view. Here’s what you’ll see:
Top Navigation Bar
The top navigation bar contains three main tabs:
- Post Scheduler – Create, schedule, and manage your social media posts
- Analytics – View performance metrics for your connected social profiles
- Link In Bio – Create and manage customizable landing pages
Profile Menu
Click your workspace name in the top-right corner to access:
- Account Settings – Manage your profile, notifications, and billing
- Connected Social Profiles – View and manage your connected accounts
- My Social Sets – Organize your social profiles into groups
- API Integrations – Connect email marketing and other tools
- Theme Toggle – Switch between light and dark mode
- Sign Out – Log out of your account
Left Sidebar
The left sidebar shows your connected social profiles organized by Social Set. From here you can:
- Switch between different social profiles
- Connect new social accounts
- Create new Social Sets to organize your profiles
Next Steps
Now that you’ve set up your account, here’s what to do next:
- Connect your first social profile – Link your Facebook, Instagram, or other social accounts
- Create your first post – Schedule content to your connected profiles
- Explore the Calendar view – Learn how to navigate and manage your content calendar
- Set up Social Sets – Organize multiple profiles into workspaces
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the onboarding wizard?
Yes, you can click “Skip for now” on any step. However, we recommend completing all steps as it only takes about 30 seconds and helps personalize your experience.
I didn’t receive the verification email. What should I do?
First, check your spam or junk folder. If you still can’t find it, click “Resend code” on the verification page. Make sure you entered your email address correctly during signup.
Can I change my email address after signing up?
Yes, you can update your email address in Account Settings. Go to Profile Menu → Account Settings → Profile → Edit.
Is Viraly free to use?
Yes! Viraly offers a free plan that lets you connect social profiles and schedule posts. For more features like additional team members, more social profiles, and advanced analytics, check out our paid plans.
What’s a Social Set?
A Social Set is a group of social profiles organized together. For example, you might have one Social Set for your personal brand and another for your business. Learn more in our Social Sets guide.