How to Create Stream Collections in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Create Stream Collections in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
On Hootsuite's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'More'.
Select 'Streams' from the list of options.
After that, tap 'New Board' to proceed.
Find 'Monitor My Own Content' and click the 'Select' button next to it.
Select the social networks you want to add to the stream collection. Simply tick the checkbox next to them and click 'Next'.
Subsequently, select or add the social accounts connected to the selected platforms and click 'Next' to continue. Repeat the process until all your social networking accounts have been added.
Once done, tap 'Add to Dashboard'.
After completing these steps, a stream collection of the selected social accounts will be created in one Hootsuite board.
Quick answer: To create stream collections, navigate to More and Streams in Hootsuite, tap New Board, and select Monitor My Own Content. Next, choose your social networks and accounts by ticking the checkboxes, click Next, and tap Add to Dashboard to finish building your new board.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Organize your social networks into a single Hootsuite board by following these quick steps to build your custom stream collection. This guide shows how to create Stream Collections in Hootsuite in 8 steps, starting with "On Hootsuite's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'More'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, a stream collection of the selected social accounts will...". 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 Stream Collections in Hootsuite?
8 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 Your First Post on Hootsuite, How to Crop Images in Hootsuite and How to Customize the Dashboard Layout in Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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