How to Add Streams to Your Dashboard in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Add Streams to Your Dashboard in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Stream dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Add Stream'.
Following that, choose the specific social account you want to use.
Pick the specific stream option you wish to track from the selected social account.
After completing these steps, the new stream will be added instantly to your dashboard.
Quick answer: To add streams in Hootsuite, navigate to the Stream dashboard and click 'Add Stream' on the top menu bar. Next, choose your desired social account and select the specific stream option you want to track. The new stream will then be added instantly to your dashboard.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Add new social media streams to your Hootsuite dashboard instantly by selecting your account and choosing the specific stream option to track. This guide shows how to add Streams to Your Dashboard in Hootsuite in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Stream dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Add Stream'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the new stream will be added instantly to your dashboard". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Hootsuite interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Streams to Your Dashboard in Hootsuite?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Hootsuite data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Add Videos to Posts on Hootsuite, How to Auto-Share RSS Content via Hootsuite and How to Change the Email Address in Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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