# How to Manually Implement Approval Workflows with Buffer's Free Plan

> To manually implement approval workflows in Buffer, click 'New' in the Publish tab, select 'Post', choose your channel, type your caption, and upload your media. Next, review your post in the right-hand corner, make any desired changes, and click 'Save as Draft' to store it for final approval.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-manually-implement-approval-workflows-with-buffers-free-plan/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4984ab56e05a00ff46e2/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside Buffer's Publish tab, click 'New' at the top-right corner.
2. Select 'Post' from the list of options.
3. After that, choose the channel where you wish to publish the post.
4. Tap the text field and type your caption.
5. Subsequently, click the 'Upload' tab and choose the media file you want to add.
6. Navigate to the right-hand corner, then review the post. Make your desired changes if there are any.
7. Once done, click 'Save as Draft' to proceed.
8. After completing these steps, the post will be stored under the Draft section while waiting for the final approval from the editor in charge. Once approved, it can be easily published by clicking the 'Add to Queue' or 'Publish Now' option.