When you connect your Bluesky profile to Click Social, you authorize Click Social to interact with your account through the AT protocol using OAuth. These permissions enable publishing, analytics, profile display, and native post synchronization.
The authorization descriptions displayed during connection are defined by the AT Protocol and may appear technical or broad. This article explains why Bluesky requests these permissions, how they map to Click Social features, and how Click Social uses them.
At a Glance
The AT Protocol defines the authorization scopes. The wording shown during connection is provided by Bluesky and cannot be customized by Click Social.
Click Social only performs actions that you initiate. Connecting your Bluesky profile does not allow Click Social to automatically publish posts or perform other actions without user interaction.
You remain in control. You can disconnect your Bluesky profile from Click Social or revoke Click Social's authorization through your Bluesky account at any time.
Which Click Social Features Use These Permissions?
Publishing
Permissions are required to create and publish Bluesky posts and threads on your behalf. The AT Protocol requires write authorization before any application can create or delete posts in your Bluesky repository (PDS).
Click Social uses this permission to enable authorized users to:
- Publish Bluesky posts and thread
- Schedule future Bluesky posts
- Delete published Bluesky posts from Post Details
Posts are published only after an authorized user creates or schedules content within Click Social.
Analytics & Reporting
Permissions are required to retrieve likes, replies, reposts, quotes, and follower metrics. Analytics permissions allow Click Social to retrieve engagement counters and follower metrics from Bluesky post and profile records.
Click Social uses this permission to display:
- Likes, replies, reposts, and quotes on published posts
- Follower count for connected Bluesky profiles
- Social BI and post-level reporting
The AT Protocol does not provide post impressions or views. Impressions are not available for Bluesky in Click Social.
Profile Information
Permissions are required to display your connected Bluesky profile and verify account ownership.
Click Social uses this permission to:
- Display your connected Bluesky handle and profile
- Resolve your handle to a DID and store your PDS host for publishing
- Associate your profile with your Click Social account
Click Social does not modify your Bluesky profile information.
Native Post Sync
Permissions are required to retrieve posts authored on Bluesky and reflect deletions or edits in Click Social.
When native post collection is enabled, Click Social retrieves posts from your Bluesky repository to:
- Display native Bluesky posts on the calendar
- Collect analytics for native posts
- Remove posts from Click Social when they are deleted on Bluesky
What Click Social Does Not Do
Connecting your Bluesky profile does not allow Click Social to automatically perform actions on your behalf. Click Social does not:
- Publish posts automatically
- Modify your Bluesky profile
- Access your Bluesky password
- Enable Invite a Colleague connections for Bluesky
- Support Advocacy publishing on Bluesky
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Click Social automatically publish Bluesky posts?
No. Posts are published only after an authorized user creates or schedules a Bluesky post within Click Social.
Can I revoke Click Social's access?
Yes. You can disconnect your Bluesky profile from Click Social at any time, or revoke authorization through your Bluesky account settings. Click Social will not be able to publish or retrieve data until the profile is reconnected.