How to Edit the Publishing Schedule in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Edit the Publishing Schedule in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Plan tab, find and select the post with the publishing schedule you want to adjust.
Following that, tap 'Edit' to proceed.
Go to the bottom-right section, then click the 'Schedule Post' button.
After that, click the calendar icon next to the original date setting and then pick a new schedule.
Edit the posting as well if necessary. Just click the corresponding drop-down menus and set them accordingly.
Subsequently, tap 'Done'.
Review your post once again and then click 'Save Edits' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the publishing schedule of the selected post will be edited based on your input.
Quick answer: To edit a publishing schedule in Hootsuite, select the post in the Plan tab, tap Edit, and click Schedule Post. Choose a new schedule using the calendar icon, make any additional edits, tap Done, and click Save Edits to apply your changes.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Easily change your post times in Hootsuite. Select your scheduled content, pick a new date on the calendar, and save your updates quickly. This guide shows how to edit the Publishing Schedule in Hootsuite in 8 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Plan tab, find and select the post with the publishing schedule you..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the publishing schedule of the selected post will be edit...". 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 edit the Publishing Schedule 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 Enable Push Notifications in Hootsuite, How to Filter the Calendar View in Hootsuite and How to Format the Text in Hootsuite Posts. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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