#HootTip: How to Add Google+ Pages to HootSuite

Hoot Tip of the DayWhen you use various social networks, individually signing in to multiple sites is time consuming. HootSuite streamlines this effort, by creating one dashboard that houses all of your social networks. The HootSuite dashboard is designed to make adding social networks simple. To help get you acquainted with the dashboard’s functionality, we have a new #HootTip all about this HootSuite feature.

 

Adding Google+ Pages in HootSuite

The HootSuite dashboard makes it easy and convenient to build your online presence. With the addition of Google+, it’s even easier to manage and consolidate all of your social media activities.

Fun fact: Since extending Google+ Pages to all HootSuite users, we’ve had over 5000 Google+ Pages added!

Here’s how:

Step 1: Go to your Launch Bar and click on User Profile.

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Step 2: Select Add a Social Network under My Social Networks.

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Step 3: You will then be prompted by an “Add Social Network” pop up box. From here choose the Social Network you will like to add to HootSuite (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc). Press Connect.

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Step 4:  You will then be prompted to sign into your Google account. Once you have typed in your email and password click Sign in. A pop up will appear requesting access to your Google + pages. Click Allow Access.

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Step 5: Once you have granted HootSuite permission to access your Google + pages, click on the Google+ page you would like to add and then click Finished Importing.

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78 comments
Jordan Behan
Jordan Behan

James, they've just added support for Google+ Pages (not Profiles) which means we are ahead by almost a year. And you can bet when the ability to support Profiles is released, we'll integrate it right away.

James
James

Ahem, Sprout Social now handles G+ profiles, you guys better be quick.

John
John

I am having the same issue as well. I went to some other sites that indicated a workaround, but it did not work.

Brian
Brian

Well, that was a waste of time. As quickly as I began with HootSuite, I ended up leaving. My entire goal was to have a single location from which to manage all of my social-media profiles--but with no ability to access my Google+ profile, I fail to see the utility of HootSuite for my needs.

As an aside, it's pretty misleading to imply that users have Google+ integration capability when they actually only have Google+ *Pages* access. Just be upfront about it, and perhaps save folks some time and frustration. I'm guessing the majority of the people posting in this thread were having the same issue--one that sending them to the Help Desk won't fix.

I had to search out this forum to find out the issue is that HootSuite doesn't have API access; why not just be forthcoming about it?

Jordan Behan
Jordan Behan

It wasn't our intention to be misleading Brian, but I agree that the title of the post was not specific enough, given what you can and cannot do with Google+. I have adjusted it with the addition of the word "Pages," to be more transparent about the content to follow.

We've done our best to be transparent in the comments as well, but the issue is, as you say, centered around one major feature request. Rather than point people who were confused about Pages/profiles terminology to the Help Desk, we should have pointed everyone here: http://feedback.hootsuite.com/forums/40825-hootsuite-for-iphone-and-ipad -That's the feature request ticket in our forum where we all lament how anxious we are to see Profiles integrated. The more voices asking for this feature, the more likely it is to happen in a timely manner.

As you mentioned, the matter is one of access, and we hope that our partner grants that access, so we can adapt the product to suit.

Lastly, thank you for your candor. I do hope that you find some use of the other features, and we keep you on board, because we need your brand of hard truth as we aim to maintain the best-in-class social media management tool.

David
David

What Brian said.

Chris
Chris

Couple of questions....

I have successfully added our Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Company Pages to the website and it functions perfectly.

Via the iPad app I am only have been able to add our Facebook Page. LinkedIn only adds my personal profile. Google I have no idea where to enter my account.

Thanks In Advance!

Baggy
Baggy

I am getting the same message as others "Oops! It appears that you do not have any Google+ Pages to add at this time."

Just to be 100% clear does this mean at the moment I cannot acess Google + page to Hootsuite.

In which case I am gutted as I have added all other SNs and now one is on the outside of Hootsuite...which defeats the point. Any updates on timeline?

Jordan Behan
Jordan Behan

Hi Baggy,

For clarity's sake, are you trying to add a Google+ Page or your Google+ (personal) Profile? If it's a profile, that is not currently supported. But a Page is, so if you are having trouble, Contact our Help Desk for assistance: http://hootsuite.com/help -I hope this is helpful.

Deborah Tucker
Deborah Tucker

Any update on when Hootsuite for Ipad app will show Google+ account? I've added it on my PC, but it doesn't show on the app. Does work on the Ipad in the Safari browser though.

Brian S. Anderson
Brian S. Anderson

Any update on adding Google + personal page stream? Thanks!

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Brian,

Nothing yet. We're certainly looking forward to making this happen in the future though.

David Kaiser
David Kaiser

I can't add my google plus page. it tells me to sign in to allow access, then when I click OK, it says it looks like I don't have an account, but it's pulling up the right account, it has my icon on it! How do I fix?

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi David,

Contact our Help Desk for assistance with this.

Ian
Ian

I've the same issue here. I try several accounts, all stopped here. I really think you guy shall take a look.

Tomica
Tomica

Dear HootSuite,

I really think there should be a Google+ profile feature. I don't have my Google+ Page, and every time I want to post something on my G+ profile, I have to do it "the harder" way. By HootSuite, or Hootlet would be much easier. Do you know when will this feature be available?

Sincerely Yours,

Tomica

Bo Hart
Bo Hart

I followed the steps, but my page was not detected even after providing me with my login. I do have a Google + page, but it is still not being detected. What should I do from here? I checked my Google + profile and it stated that I am allowing Hootsuite access so I know that is not the issue.

Thanks

Jordan Behan
Jordan Behan

Hi Bo,

The first thing I would do is to try it with a different browser. Failing that, I would reach out to the friendly owls at the HootSuite Help Desk: http://hootsuite.com/help

All the best,

Jordan

Harold
Harold

Please add Google + personal page feature.

Justin
Justin

I have been trying to add a Google+ account to my feed, but Hootsuite is saying I have to create a page. What's the next step?

Addi
Addi

Am I able to convert a personal google+ account into a page so that I can add it to my hootsuite?

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Addi,

Currently, that isn't possible. Personal pages is one of our most requested features but until Google+ provides us with access we can't make any progress with this.

Gabriel
Gabriel

I agree with everybody, we should be able to connect our profile to the Hootsuite.

When that is going to happen?

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Gabriel,

As Google+ users, we echo that sentiment. However, we don't have API access to develop for personal profiles. You can be sure it's on our to-do list when we do have access.

Gretchen Sturm
Gretchen Sturm

Do we know when this access might be in the cards? i see you are getting a lot of frustrated people asking/telling you that you should fix it so i would just like to ask if you have any idea when work might start...?

Thanks!

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Gretchen,

Currently, we can't confirm a timeline. Once we know/have access, we'll be happy to share.

Mark
Mark

And I thought it was just me. I agree with everyone that not being able to use your personal G+ page kinda defeats the purpose.

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Mark,

The timeline for personal pages isn't up to us. Once we have API access, you can be sure we'll be working on it.

Jordan Behan
Jordan Behan

Hi all,

If you are still having trouble adding your Pages, try adding through a different browser, as you may be automatically logged into a different account through your Chrome browser. Let us know if that works for you. -JB

Marco
Marco

Hi guys, I'm using HootSuite and I love it, but, I'd like to add my Google+ profile in the app. I don't have a page and I don't want it! There's any chance for all of us that have just the profile? Thank You :)

Becca
Becca

I have been trying to add a Google+ page, but do not get the Hootsuite is requesting permission pop up after submitting the google sign in info. It opens up my browser to a Google sign in page. Then when I sign it opens up the Account Overview page and nothing else happens.

Lisa
Lisa

I am having the same issue as Kyle, where I have tried to add my Google+ account in Hootsuite but it is not recognizing my G+ account ans asking me to create one.

Does anyone have a solution/work-around? Thanks!

SRK
SRK

I'm also getting error 405 please help me.

Xavior Penguin
Xavior Penguin

@Kyle

Yup, I am getting the same issue. I want to use my G+ Profile, not to create a G+ Page.

Megan H
Megan H

I try to go through this process but get the "Oops! It appears that you do not have any Google+ Pages to add at this time" message. What gives?

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Megan,

If you're having trouble with this, contact our Help Desk.

neil morse
neil morse

Andy-Why don't you offer (post) a solution to the common problem of Google + not being recognized instead of just putting us off to the "help desk"

Darren Van Soye
Darren Van Soye

Loving it!! Can't wait for the Android app to include this feature!

Golda Smith
Golda Smith

Wonderful! I've added it to my other networks but when I look at it on my blackberry, I don't see it. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app but I still don't see my google+ icon. What do I need to do?

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Golda,

Google+ Pages are currently not supported on our mobile apps. It's certainly in the plans though.

Bharath
Bharath

+1

Need the Android app to be able to post on Google plus. Hope you guys are woking on getting this feature added on as an update (soon!)

Cheers!

Tinika Lee
Tinika Lee

Please HURRY and update the mobile apps for HootSuite so that we can posts to our Google+ pages on the go ( on our mobile devices)!! It will help us out majorly! Thanks!

jonobo
jonobo

Hey - i always wanted this feature for my personal G+ account! Why oh why is this restricted to G+ Pages? What's the point? Hootsuite is great, make it great+ now - please :)

Andy Au
Andy Au

Hi Jonobo,

Thanks for your support. Google+ for personal pages is certainly in our roadmap.

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