How to Create Social Media Streams on Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Create Social Media Streams on Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
On Hootsuite's main dashboard, head over to the left-side panel and click 'More'.
Choose 'Streams' from the list of options.
Following that, click 'New Board' to proceed.
Find 'Monitor My Own Content' and tap the 'Select' button next to it.
Subsequently, tick the checkbox next to the social networking platforms you wish to add to your board.
Select or add the social account you prefer to use and then tap 'Next'. Do the same thing for all the selected platforms.
After completing these steps, the social media streams will be created and added to the newly generated Hootsuite board. You can now create and manage your streams all in one place.
Quick answer: To create social media streams on Hootsuite, go to the dashboard and select Streams from the left-side panel. Click New Board, select Monitor My Own Content, and choose your desired social networking platforms. Finally, add your preferred social accounts for each platform and click Next to generate your new board.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Create and manage social media streams in one place on Hootsuite by setting up a new board, selecting platforms, and linking your accounts. This guide shows how to create Social Media Streams on Hootsuite in 7 steps, starting with "On Hootsuite's main dashboard, head over to the left-side panel and click 'More'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the social media streams will be created and added to the...". 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 create Social Media Streams on Hootsuite?
7 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 Stream Collections in Hootsuite, How to Create Your First Post on Hootsuite and How to Crop Images in Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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