# How to Create a Social Media Post in Buffer

> To create a social media post in Buffer, select your target account under the Channels tab, click New Post, and enter your text, hashtags, links, or mentions. Next, click the dropdown arrow beside Add to Queue to view scheduling options, and choose Share Now for immediate posting to take your post live.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-social-media-post-in-buffer/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a384dab56e05a00fde31e/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. Enter your text, hashtags, links, or mentions.
4. Click the dropdown arrow next to "Add to Queue" to reveal additional scheduling options.
5. Pick "Share Now" for immediate posting.
6. Your post is now ready to go live at the selected time!