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Requirements & Prerequisites

What you need to get started​

ReelBot is designed to work with minimal setup.

You don’t need editing skills, assets prepared in advance, or a fully defined brand.
Most users can generate their first video within minutes of signing in.

Required​

These are the only things you must have before creating a video.

1. A ReelBot account​

You must be signed in with:

  • an email/password account (email verified), or
  • a social login (Google, Apple, X, or Facebook)

Once signed in, you’ll have immediate access to the Video Studio.

2. An idea or topic​

This can be very simple.

Examples:

  • a short opinion
  • a quick insight
  • a product explanation
  • a motivational thought

If you don’t have a topic ready, ReelBot can generate AI topic suggestions from keywords.

3. Available usage​

Your account must have:

  • available AI credits, and
  • remaining video generations for your plan

You can always see your current usage and limits in the app before starting.

Optional (but helpful)​

These are not required, but can improve your results.

Brand preferences​

If you already have brand assets, you may optionally prepare:

  • a logo
  • preferred caption colors
  • a highlight color for spoken words

You can add these later using Brand Presets.

Custom assets​

You may upload your own:

  • B-roll videos
  • background music

This is optional — ReelBot includes public and shared libraries you can use immediately.

Things you do not need​

To avoid confusion, you do not need:

  • a video editor
  • timeline editing experience
  • pre-cut clips
  • captions prepared in advance
  • publishing accounts connected

All of these can be added or configured later.

Platform connections (not required to start)​

Connecting social platforms is not required to generate videos.

You can:

  • generate and download videos without connecting any accounts
  • connect platforms later when you’re ready to publish

Currently supported platforms include TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Language considerations​

If your app language is not English, you’ll be able to choose:

  • whether to generate content in your selected language, or
  • continue using English for scripts and voiceovers

This choice affects:

  • AI topic and script generation
  • available voice options

Common first-time blockers​

If you can’t proceed to the next step in the Video Studio, it’s usually because:

  • a required step hasn’t been completed
  • at least one B-roll clip hasn’t been selected
  • your AI credits or video quota are exhausted

The UI will always indicate what’s missing.

What to do next​

Once these requirements are met, you’re ready to continue.

👉 Next: Outputs & What Gets Generated

This will show you exactly what ReelBot produces after generation and where to find it.