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AutoPilot AI Post Documentation

Everything you need to install, configure, and master AutoPilot AI Post in one place.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Quick Start

New to AutoPilot AI Post? Follow these 3 steps to get your first post published automatically:

1

Download & Install the Plugin

Download the .zip file and upload it via News Portal Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.

2

Enter Your License Key

After activation, go to AutoPilot AI Post → Settings → License and enter the key from your dashboard or your purchase confirmation email.

3

Add a Content Source & Start Posting

Go to AutoPilot AI Post → Sources → Add New, paste any RSS feed URL, set your AI rewrite preferences, and hit Save. Your site will start posting automatically. Learn more about Content Sources →

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Installation

Method 1: Upload via News Portal Admin (Recommended)

1

Download

Download SmartAi-AutoPost.zip from your account dashboard.

2

Upload

In News Portal Admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and select the zip file.

3

Activate

Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.

Method 2: FTP Upload

Extract the zip file and upload the SmartAi-AutoPost folder to /wp-content/plugins/ via FTP, then activate from the Plugins screen.

System Requirements

  • WordPress 5.8 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.1+ recommended)
  • MySQL 5.7 or MariaDB 10.3+
  • cURL extension enabled
  • WP-Cron enabled (or server cron for best performance)

License Activation

After installing the plugin, you need to activate your license to unlock all features.

1

Find Your Key

Check your purchase confirmation email for your unique license key.

2

Enter the Key

Go to AutoPilot AI Post → Settings → License Key and paste your key.

3

Activate

Click Activate License. You'll see a green confirmation message when successful.

Note: Each license key can be used on the number of sites specified in your plan. Deactivate from the Settings page before migrating to a new domain.

Content Sources

AutoPilot AI Post supports 20+ content sources. To add a source, go to AutoPilot AI Post → Sources → Add New Source.

Supported Source Types

  • RSS / Atom Feeds: Any public RSS or Atom feed URL.
  • YouTube: Auto-import videos from channels or playlists and convert to posts.
  • Google News: Import news by keyword or topic.
  • Reddit: Import posts from any subreddit.
  • Amazon: Import product listings for WooCommerce.
  • Twitter / X: Import tweets and threads as posts.
  • Custom HTML Scraper: Scrape any website using CSS selectors.

Configuring an RSS Source

Source URL: https://example.com/feed Post Type: Post / Page / Custom Post Type Category: Choose or auto-create AI Rewrite: Enabled (GPT-4 / Claude) Post Status: Draft / Publish / Schedule Frequency: Every 30 mins / 1hr / 6hr / Daily

AI Rewriting Settings

Configure how AutoPilot AI Post rewrites content using GPT-4 or Claude AI.

Available Settings

  • AI Model: Choose between GPT-4, GPT-3.5-Turbo, or Claude (Sonnet / Haiku).
  • Rewrite Mode: Full Rewrite, Summarize, Expand, or Translate.
  • Tone of Voice: Professional, Casual, Friendly, Authoritative, etc.
  • Target Keyword: Inject your target keyword naturally into the rewritten content.
  • Content Length: Short (300w), Medium (600w), Long (1000w+).
  • Language: Rewrite in any of 100+ supported languages.

API Keys Required: Add your OpenAI or Anthropic API key under Settings → AI Configuration. Your API key is stored encrypted and never shared.

Smart Scheduler

Control exactly when and how often posts are published.

  • Posting Interval: Set minimum time between posts (e.g., every 2 hours).
  • Time Window: Only publish between specific hours (e.g., 8am—10pm).
  • Day Restrictions: Skip weekends or specific days.
  • Max Posts/Day: Limit daily publishing to prevent over-posting.
  • Timezone: Uses your News Portal timezone setting automatically.

SEO Auto-Optimization

AutoPilot AI Post integrates with Yoast SEO and RankMath to automatically set:

  • SEO Title (AI-generated, keyword-optimized)
  • Meta Description (150—160 characters)
  • Focus Keyword
  • Open Graph tags (og:title, og:description, og:image)
  • Schema markup (Article, Product, VideoObject)

Enable this under Settings → SEO Integration. Select your installed SEO plugin and AutoPilot AI Post will handle the rest automatically.

AI Image Generation

Automatically generate unique featured images for every post using DALL-E 3 or Stable Diffusion.

Setup

1

Add API Key

Go to Settings → AI Images and add your OpenAI API key (for DALL-E 3) or Stable Diffusion API key.

2

Set Image Style

Choose a style: Photorealistic, Illustration, Digital Art, Minimalist, etc.

3

Enable Per Source

Toggle Generate AI Image on for any content source. Images are auto-generated and set as the featured image.

Social Media Auto-Sharing

AutoPilot AI Post can automatically share newly published posts to 10+ social platforms:

  • Twitter / X
  • Facebook (Pages & Groups)
  • LinkedIn (Profiles & Pages)
  • Telegram Channels
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram (via Buffer)
  • WhatsApp Channels

Configure social accounts under Settings → Social Sharing. Connect each platform with OAuth and set custom share templates with post title, excerpt, and link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do my post pack credits expire?

No. Post pack credits never expire. Buy once and use them at your own pace — forever.

Can I use AutoPilot AI Post on multiple sites?

Yes. The number of sites depends on your post pack plan. The Unlimited pack supports unlimited sites.

Does it work with custom post types?

Yes. You can set any registered custom post type as the target when configuring a content source.

What happens if my AI API key runs out of credits?

Posts will still be imported but AI rewriting will be skipped. You'll receive a notification in the dashboard. Simply top up your API account to resume.

Is there a free version?

Yes! Our free plan includes 10 posts with no credit card required. Get started here.

Still have questions?

Our support team is here to help you every step of the way.

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