Can I Run a Giveaway Using the Post URL?

No. Cool Tabs does not allow entering a post URL to collect participants. This is because we access your giveaway data exclusively through the official APIs of each social network, which are the authorized channels by Meta, X, and other platforms for external tools to legally and securely read data.

APIs do not allow access to a post simply with its URL: it is necessary to connect your account and accept the corresponding permissions so that Cool Tabs can officially collect the entries.

Why do other platforms allow it?

Some tools resort to scraping: a technique that extracts data directly from the web content of social networks without going through their official channels. Although it may seem like a practical solution, it has serious implications:

• It is expressly prohibited in the usage policies of Facebook, Instagram, and X.

• The results are not verifiable or auditable, which undermines the credibility of the giveaway.

   

At Cool Tabs, we prioritize transparency and security. That is why all giveaways include a certificate of validity that certifies the process has been carried out randomly and with official data.

If you have any questions about whether a specific dynamic is possible, write to us at help@cool-tabs.com.