# How to Add Links to Buffer Posts

> To add links to posts in Buffer, select your social media account under the Channels tab, click New Post, add your text and paste the URL into the editor. Review the generated link preview, reveal scheduling options via the dropdown arrow, and choose to share now, share next, or schedule the post.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-links-to-buffer-posts/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2e3dd673bd5aa8e602cf/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on the “Channels” tab and choose the social media account where you want to post.
2. Click on "New Post."
3. Type your text, hashtags, and mentions if needed.
4. Copy and paste the URL directly into the post editor.
5. Buffer will automatically generate a link preview (if supported by the platform).
6. Click the dropdown arrow next to "Add to Queue" to reveal additional scheduling options.
7. Click "Share Now", "Share Next" or "Schedule Post" to publish.
8. Your post is now ready to go live at the selected time!