TikTok quietly rolled out the ability to publish up to 35 photos or short clips in a single post. It is already changing how brands tell stories: according to Socialinsider’s May 2025 benchmark report, carousel posts generate 24 percent more average watch-time than single-video uploads in the retail and travel niches.
When you combine this new format with a multi-region distribution strategy, the engagement lift can be dramatic—provided the right audience actually sees your content. That is where localized accounts and scheduling come in.
In this tutorial you will learn, step by step, how to plan, schedule and publish TikTok carousel posts to multiple regional accounts using the TokPortal dashboard. By the end, you will be able to:
- Batch-upload image and video carousels once and distribute them to any country you operate in.
- Localize captions, hashtags and publishing times for each market without logging in and out of separate devices.
- Avoid the reach-killing shadow bans that plague VPN or SIM-card workarounds.
> Tip: If you still need local TikTok handles, read our in-depth guide “How to Create a TikTok Account in Any Country” before you continue.
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1. A TokPortal workspace with at least one regional account connected (Starter plans include three).
2. A finished carousel asset folder for every language or market you target.
3. Local keyword research: trending sounds, holidays and slang.
Keep a simple spreadsheet listing each market, caption, hashtags and ideal post time. This will speed up the scheduling phase.
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TikTok image carousels obey the same specs worldwide, so build once and localize overlays later:
- 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16) for all images and clips.
- Up to 35 frames; we recommend 7–10 to keep swipe fatigue low.
- JPG, PNG, or MP4 / MOV, max 3 MB per image or 50 MB per video.
- Keep text overlays under 20 percent of the screen. This ensures readability after translation.
- Export PSD or Figma files with separate text layers so you can batch-translate captions quickly.
- If the same background fits every market, only change slide 1 for brand consistency.
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1. From the dashboard, click Create Post › Carousel.
2. Drag-and-drop your image or video sequence. TokPortal preserves the order automatically.
3. Give the project an internal name such as “Summer-Drop-Carousel_June2025”.
The upload can run in the background while you prepare step 4.
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TokPortal lists every local account you own down the left side. Tick the checkboxes for the markets you want to hit—e.g. United States, Germany, Japan.
For each checkbox you will see the native time zone and your current follower count so you can prioritize smaller or high-growth regions first.
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Click Edit Caption next to each selected market. A side panel opens where you can:
- Paste the translated text (up to 2,200 characters).
- Insert regional hashtags (#ootdjp is not the same as #ootdde).
- Mention local influencers or partner accounts with @handles.
TokPortal’s character counter updates in real time, so you will know if the German caption overruns the limit.
- USA: 3 broad + 2 niche tags (ex. #fashionhaul #midweststyle)
- Germany: 1 English + 3 German tags (#nachhaltig #sommermode)
- Japan: 5 katakana tags, all lowercase (#ファッション好き)
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After captions are finalized, hit Schedule. A calendar view pops up:
1. TokPortal auto-suggests prime times based on historical engagement of each account.
2. Override as needed. For big launches, align with product release at midnight local time.
3. Toggle Smart Drip if you want a rolling release: the system spaces posts 15 minutes apart to reduce server spikes and central reporting noise.
You will receive a confirmation email summarizing every planned post.
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Before you click Confirm, open the built-in preview:
- Swipe through each frame to verify order and text placement.
- Double-check music licensing. Some commercial sounds are geo-restricted; TokPortal flags any region where the audio might be muted.
- Ensure no local regulations are violated (e.g. price disclosure in EU retail posts).
Press Confirm Schedule when everything looks good. TokPortal stores the post on secure regional proxies until the clock hits your chosen time.
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Once the carousel is live, analytics start populating within minutes:
- Swipe depth: which slide causes drop-offs in each region.
- Follower gain tied to this post versus your 30-day average.
- Click-throughs on link-in-bio for markets where you run a separate landing page.
Use these metrics to iterate the next batch. For example, if Japanese viewers swipe away after slide 3, shorten copy or localize emoji usage.
For deeper insight, connect TokPortal with Google Analytics 4 or your CRM using the native webhook.
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Problem: The carousel publishes as a single static cover in some regions.
Solution: Those accounts may still run an older TikTok build. Re-upload as a video montage (MP4) until the update rolls out.
Problem: Reach is capped under 200 views.
Solution: Verify that you did not log into the account via VPN outside TokPortal recently. Doing so can trigger soft localization filters. See our article “Why TikTok Localization Is Essential for International Growth” for a full explanation.
Problem: Audio removed in the EU only.
Solution: Swap the track for a royalty-free alternative available in the European audio library.
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- Batch upload all language variants as separate projects, then duplicate scheduling slots instead of re-entering times.
- Use the Dynamic Text field (beta) to auto-insert the city’s name in captions; great for franchise rollouts.
- Keep your frame count odd (7 or 9). TikTok’s algorithm seems to prefer a mid-length swipe session according to a January 2025 Moz analysis.
- Take advantage of TokPortal’s volume-based pricing: crossing the 50-post monthly threshold can drop your per-post cost by 18 percent.
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Carousel posts are already outperforming single videos for swipe-happy Gen Z users. Combine that power with true localization and you unlock an unfair advantage over brands still relying on VPN hacks.
TokPortal gives you full account ownership, secure credential storage and a scheduling engine built for global marketers. Create your first carousel today and see why hundreds of creators call it their secret weapon for cross-border TikTok growth.
Start your free trial now at https://www.tokportal.com and post your next carousel where it matters.
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