How to Fix the Broken Link Previews in Buffer
- George Apostolov
How to Fix the Broken Link Previews in Buffer: step-by-step guide
Inside Buffer's Publish tab, find the post that contains the broken link preview and then click its 'Edit' button.
After that, navigate to the link attachment right below the caption and click its 'X' icon to delete the broken link preview.
Tap the text field, then paste the link anew. Make sure that it is copied directly from the actual address bar of the webpage to keep the preview intact.
Once done, click 'Save Draft' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the broken link preview in your Buffer post will be fixed instantly.
Quick answer: To fix broken link previews in Buffer, go to the Publish tab, edit the post, and delete the broken preview. Next, paste the link again directly from the webpage's address bar into the text field, then click Save Draft to apply the changes instantly.
About this Buffer tutorial
Fix broken link previews in your Buffer posts by editing the post, removing the attachment, and pasting the URL again. This guide shows how to fix the Broken Link Previews in Buffer in 5 steps, starting with "Inside Buffer's Publish tab, find the post that contains the broken link preview and th..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the broken link preview in your Buffer post will be fixed...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Buffer interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to fix the Broken Link Previews in Buffer?
5 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 Buffer data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Buffer. Related guides: How to Identify the Optimal Posting Times with Buffer Analytics, How to Import Text From Notion to Buffer and How to Integrate Canva with Buffer. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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