How to Pause Scheduled Posts in Buffer
- George Apostolov
How to Pause Scheduled Posts in Buffer: step-by-step guide
Select a channel on the left side of the menu.
Click "Settings."
Go to "General."
Toggle "Pause Queue" to temporarily stop scheduled posts.
Click on "Pause Queue" to temporarily stop posts without deleting them.
Quick answer: To pause scheduled posts in Buffer, select a channel on the left side of the menu, click Settings, and go to General. Then, toggle Pause Queue to temporarily stop scheduled posts, and click Pause Queue again to temporarily stop posts without deleting them.
About this Buffer tutorial
Temporarily stop scheduled posts in Buffer without deleting them by adjusting your general channel settings and toggling the pause queue. This guide shows how to pause Scheduled Posts in Buffer in 5 steps, starting with "Select a channel on the left side of the menu" and finishing with "Click on 'Pause Queue' to temporarily stop posts without deleting them". 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 pause Scheduled Posts 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 Preview How Posts Will Look on Each Platform in Buffer, How to Preview Posts in Buffer and How to Rearrange Queued Posts in Buffer. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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