How to Manually Implement Approval Workflows with Buffer's Free Plan
- George Apostolov
How to Manually Implement Approval Workflows with Buffer's Free Plan: step-by-step guide
Inside Buffer's Publish tab, click 'New' at the top-right corner.
Select 'Post' from the list of options.
After that, choose the channel where you wish to publish the post.
Tap the text field and type your caption.
Subsequently, click the 'Upload' tab and choose the media file you want to add.
Navigate to the right-hand corner, then review the post. Make your desired changes if there are any.
Once done, click 'Save as Draft' to proceed.
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.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Buffer tutorial
Store and manage social media drafts in Buffer for team review before publishing your content. This guide shows how to manually Implement Approval Workflows with Buffer's Free Plan in 8 steps, starting with "Inside Buffer's Publish tab, click 'New' at the top-right corner" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the post will be stored under the Draft section while wai...". 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 manually Implement Approval Workflows with Buffer's Free Plan?
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 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 Manually Schedule Content From Trello to Buffer, How to Measure Reach Versus Engagement in Buffer and How to Optimize Posting Schedule in Buffer. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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