If you’re trying to grow on TikTok but don’t want to spend hours filming, editing, or posting videos every day, this strategy is for you. In 2025, you can run a fully automated TikTok account using free and affordable AI tools. It’s one of the simplest, most hands-off content systems you can build. Once it’s set up, it runs in the background while you focus on scaling or building other income streams. This guide walks you through how to automate your entire TikTok account, from content creation to daily posting, without ever picking up your phone.
Watch our full step-by-step guide on how to make money posting on TikTok on Auto-Pilot here:
Step 1: Create a Reusable Video Template in Canva
First, you need a clean and simple TikTok video format that works across posts. Use Canva to design a video template you can repurpose hundreds of times.
Here’s how to build it:
- Use a royalty-free video background (city scenes, nature clips, abstract visuals)
- Add a text box in the center or the top third of the screen
- Set your brand font and color (optional, but good for consistency)
- Save the template so you can use Canva’s bulk create feature later
This format is perfect for motivational quotes, facts, tips, or any text-based TikTok niche.
Step 2: Generate Video Ideas with ChatGPT and Google Sheets
Open ChatGPT and prompt it like this:
“Give me 50 motivational quotes, catchy TikTok video titles, and captions with hashtags in a table format.”
Copy the table into a Google Sheet and add two more columns:
- Video ID (001, 002, 003…)
- Status (write “not posted” for now)
This sheet becomes the content dashboard from which your automation pulls.
Step 3: Use Canva’s Bulk Create to Auto-Generate Videos
Inside Canva:
- Open your saved template
- Go to Apps → Bulk Create
- Import your Google Sheet or a CSV version
- Connect the quote field to your text box
- Let Canva auto-generate dozens of videos based on your spreadsheet
Download the entire batch as MP4 files. These videos are now ready for scheduling.
Step 4: Upload to Cloud Storage
To automate video access, upload your MP4s to Dropbox or Google Drive.
Make sure the file names match the Video ID column in your Google Sheet (001.mp4, 002.mp4, etc). This makes it easy for the automation tool to pull the correct file.
Step 5: Set Up Automation with Make.com
Now for the fun part: automation.
Go to Make.com and build a scenario that does the following:
- Check your Google Sheet for rows marked “not posted.”
- Find the matching video in Dropbox or Drive using the Video ID
- Uses Airshare’s TikTok API to upload the video with the caption from your sheet
- Mark the row in your Google Sheet as “posted.”
Set this to run every 24 hours. You’ll be posting consistently without lifting a finger.
Step 6: Choose a Niche and Stay Consistent
Automation only works if your content strategy is clear. Choose a niche like:
- Motivational quotes
- Productivity tips
- Daily affirmations
- Business facts
- Fitness hacks
Batch 30 to 60 videos upfront and let the system run. Analyze what content performs best, update your spreadsheet with more quotes, and keep scaling.
Step 7: Monetize Your Growth
Once your account gains traction (even with 1,000 to 10,000 followers), you can start monetizing:
- Add affiliate links in your bio using tools like Linktree or Beacons
- Offer sponsored posts
- Drive traffic to a newsletter, digital product, or website
- Apply for the TikTok Creator Fund or Creativity Program once you’re eligible
The key is volume and consistency, which your automation handles for you.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be on camera or manually post content to win on TikTok in 2025. With AI and automation, you can build a faceless, cash-flowing TikTok account that runs in the background while you focus on growth.
Recap:
- Use Canva to build a reusable video template
- Use ChatGPT and Google Sheets to plan and organize content
- Use Canva’s bulk creation to generate dozens of videos at once
- Upload content to Dropbox or Google Drive
- Build your posting automation with Make.com and Airshare
- Grow with consistency and monetize as your audience builds
This is one of the simplest and most scalable side hustles you can start today. No filming. No editing headaches. No manual posting.