How to Copy Posts on Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Copy Posts on Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Plan tab, find and select the post you want to copy.
Tap 'Duplicate' afterwards to proceed.
You will be redirected instantly to Hootsuite's Composer planner where you can make certain adjustments. For instance, you may change the selected social accounts, edit the captions, or replace the media.
Once done, tap 'Save As Draft', 'Schedule For Later', or 'Post Now'.
After completing these steps, the selected Hootsuite post will be copied and saved instantly.
Quick answer: To copy posts, open the Plan tab in Hootsuite, select your post, and tap Duplicate. Next, make your desired adjustments in the Composer planner, such as editing captions or changing social accounts. Finally, save as a draft, schedule for later, or post now to complete the duplication.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Easily duplicate and edit existing Hootsuite content within the Composer planner, then instantly save, schedule, or publish your new post. This guide shows how to copy Posts on Hootsuite in 5 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Plan tab, find and select the post you want to copy" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected Hootsuite post will be copied and saved inst...". 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 copy Posts on Hootsuite?
5 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 Create a Publishing Schedule in Hootsuite, How to Create a Stream for Facebook Comments on Hootsuite and How to Create a Stream For Twitter Mentions in Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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