How to Create and Publish Posts on ConnectPi Web
ConnectPi is the social home for the global Pi Network community. Creating posts lets you share updates, trade ideas, discuss Pioneer initiatives, and earn engagement rewards.
1. Opening the Post Creator#
You can start creating a post from several convenient locations across the platform:
On Desktop & Laptops#
When browsing connectpi.in on your computer, you have two instant entry points:
- Option A (Sidebar): Click the purple + New Post button in the left navigation sidebar.
- Option B (Home Banner): Click the white Create Post button (or the "What's happening in Pi Network...?" prompt) in the central home feed banner.
On Mobile Devices & Pi Browser#
When accessing ConnectPi on your mobile phone:
- Option A (Home Banner): Tap the Create Post button in the top banner.
- Option B (Floating Action Button): Tap the round blue (+) Floating Action Button (FAB) fixed at the bottom right corner of your screen.
2. Composing Your Post & Using Media Tools#
Clicking any of the post buttons opens the Create a new post modal editor:
Write your message & check character limits
Type your message into the "What's happening...?" text area.
- Standard Accounts: Up to 350 characters.
- Premium Accounts: Up to 700 characters with a verified blue Pioneer badge.
A live character counter in the bottom-right corner displays your remaining allowance.
Attach photos, videos, or paste from clipboard
You can enrich your post with media through three flexible methods:
- File Picker: Click the Gallery (Image) icon or Camera (Video) icon in the bottom toolbar to upload media files from your device.
- Drag & Drop: Drag an image or video directly from your computer files and drop it onto the dialog.
- Clipboard Paste: Copy any screenshot (
Ctrl+CorCmd+C) and pressCtrl+Vinside the editor to upload instantly!
Tag Pioneers with Mentions (@) and Hashtags (#)
- Click the @ icon (or type
@in your text) to search for any registered Pioneer by username and tag them with instant autocomplete. - Use
#hashtags(e.g.#PiNetwork,#ConnectPi,#Crypto) to group your post with trending discussions.
- Click the @ icon (or type
Set your audience visibility
Under "Who can see this post?", select your target distribution:
- ALL: Broadcasted across all public feeds.
- Global: Featured in international discovery feeds.
- Local: Targeted to Pioneers in your geographic region (requires enabling Share Location).
Choose a topic category
Click Choose under the category selector to tag your post (e.g. General, Pi Network, Tech, Marketplace, or Governance). Categorizing posts helps other Pioneers discover your content.
Publish your post
Review your post and tap the blue Post button in the bottom right corner. Your content is published live immediately!
3. Post Limits Comparison#
| Feature | Standard Account | ConnectPi Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Character Limit | 350 characters | 700 characters |
| Media Attachments per Post | 1 file | Up to 5 files |
| Daily Media Posts | 3 posts | 5 posts |
| Verified Blue Badge | — | Included (Note: Golden badges are strictly reserved for official ConnectPi admins) |
| Ad-Free Browsing | — | Included |
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