Frequently Asked Questions

Below are just a few of the most frequently asked questions on Medium. For a more extensive FAQ, go here.

You can also check out the Help Center to get answers to even more questions.

How do I connect Twitter and Facebook to our Medium profile?

To connect your Facebook account to Medium, tap user icon > Settings > Connect to Facebook and sign in to Facebook.

To connect your Twitter account to Medium, tap user icon > Settings > Connect to Twitter and sign in to Twitter.

How do I add images to a story?

To add a photo or image to your story, go to a new line and tap + > 📷.

Can I add links to an image?

Yes. To add a hyperlink to an image, click on it, turning its border green. Once the border is green, press on your keyboard: ⌘ + K / Ctrl + K Add link to image. Paste or type in your link and press enter.

What size images work best?

Go here for a run-down of the preferred image sizes.

What are tags and how do I add them?

When you’re ready to publish, tap Publish > Add a tag to add tags to your story. Add up to five tags.

Can I schedule a post?

Yes. From your draft page, tap Publish > Scheduling / Visibility / License > Scheduling > Schedule to publish and set your publish time and date.

Can I share a draft with others before it is public?

Yes. From the Medium editor, tap Share to get the URL of the draft so you can send it to friends or colleagues for review before publishing. If they have a Medium account, they can leave private notes.

What is a publication?

Publications are a way to group stories together by many writers or by one writer around a common theme or topic.

How do I add a story to a publication?

When you’re done writing, tap … > Add to publication > choose from list. Your story will still have to be published after you’ve added it to the publication, by an editor of the publication (could be you or another user).

Can I see stats of my posts?

To see your stats, tap user icon > Stats.