# How to Add Social Media Accounts to Buffer

> To add social media accounts to Buffer, log in to your account, click Connect a Channel, and select your platform. Next, sign in to your social media account, click Allow to grant permissions, and select Finish Connection to start scheduling posts.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-social-media-accounts-to-buffer/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ed1d673bd5aa8e60e1e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to buffer.com and click "Log in" to sign in to your account.
2. Click on " Connect a Channel."
3. Select a social media platform.
4. Log in to the selected social media account.
5. Click "Allow" to grant Buffer the necessary permissions to manage posts.
6. Click on "Finish Connection."
7. You can now start creating and scheduling posts for your connected account.