If you’ve been thinking about growing a TikTok account but don’t have the time to create videos every day, this method is for you. In 2025, you can automate everything on TikTok using simple AI tools, no filming, no editing, and no constant posting.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to automate a TikTok account from start to finish. This is a step-by-step system you can set up once and let run in the background, turning TikTok into a passive income stream while you focus on other projects.
Step 1: Create a Video Template in Canva
The first step is to make a simple, reusable video template in Canva.
- Use a royalty-free video background that’s visually appealing but not distracting. Think city scenes, nature, or abstract loops.
- Add a text box in the center for the quotes or captions.
- Set your brand colors and fonts to keep it consistent.
- Save this as a template in Canva so you can generate dozens of videos at once.
This template is the backbone of your automated content. Keep it clean and adaptable.
Step 2: Generate Content with ChatGPT and Google Sheets
Open ChatGPT and prompt it with something like:
“Give me 50 motivational quotes with video titles and TikTok captions in table format.”
Copy that table directly into a Google Sheet. Add two extra columns:
- Video ID (for easy tracking)
- Status (set it to “not posted” initially)
This spreadsheet becomes your command center, making it simple for the automation tool to pull content.
Step 3: Bulk Create Videos in Canva
Go back to Canva and open the video template you created.
- Click on Apps, then choose Bulk Create.
- Import your Google Sheet (or download it as a CSV first).
- Link the text box in your template to the quote or caption fields in the sheet.
- Let Canva auto-generate all the videos with the quotes and download them as MP4s.
Now you have dozens of videos ready to post, all without editing them one by one.
Step 4: Build the Automation with Make.com
Here’s where you turn this into a real automated system.
- Sign up for an account on Make.com, a no-code tool for creating automated workflows.
- Create a scenario that looks at your Google Sheet every day.
- Check for videos with a status of “not posted.”
- Find the video file in Dropbox or Google Drive, matched by the video ID.
- Use Airshare to post that video to TikTok automatically.
- Once posted, update the status column in the sheet to “posted.”
This system does the entire daily posting process without you having to open the TikTok app.
Why This Works
Consistency is key on TikTok. Posting once or twice a day keeps you in front of people, which grows your account faster. Doing it manually takes time you might not have. This method uses AI to generate content and Make.com to handle the posting. You’re not just saving time. You’re building a system that doesn’t stop working, even if you’re offline or busy with other things.
Can You Make Money This Way?
Absolutely. Once your account has some traction, you can start to monetize it. Here’s how:
- Affiliate links: Add a Linktree or Beacons link in your bio to promote products.
- Sponsorships: Brands pay you to showcase their products once you get a decent following.
- Selling digital products: Promote your own templates, ebooks, or courses.
- Traffic to other offers: Use your videos to drive people to your email list or website.
The beauty of this method is that it’s scalable. Once you prove it works, you can duplicate it across different niches or even sell the service to other businesses.
How to Get Started
- Make your Canva template and test it out.
- Use ChatGPT to fill a spreadsheet with content ideas.
- Batch create videos in Canva and store them in Dropbox or Drive.
- Set up your Make.com scenario to post every day.
- Watch your account grow and tweak what’s working.
Final Thoughts
This method isn’t a magic bullet, but it’s a powerful shortcut. You’re automating the hardest part of social media: consistent posting. And with TikTok’s algorithm, even small accounts can grow fast if you keep showing up.
If you want to see exactly how to set this up, watch the video linked in the description. Start today and build something that grows in the background.