# How to Create Post Categories in Buffer

> To create post categories in Buffer, select your social media channel in the left-side menu and click "New Post." Click "Add Tag," select "+ Create" to add a new category, ensure the box is checked, and click "Save as Draft" or "Add to Queue." Assign posts by selecting the tag during content creation.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-post-categories-in-buffer/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a39fdab56e05a00fe0d2e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. In the left-side menu, select the social media channel.
2. Click on "New Post."
3. Click "Add Tag," then select "+ Create" to add a new category.
4. Make sure the box is checked.
5. Click "Save as Draft" or "Add to Queue" to proceed.
6. Assign posts to the category by selecting the tag while creating content.