How to Reconnect Social Accounts in Buffer
- George Apostolov
How to Reconnect Social Accounts in Buffer: step-by-step guide
On Buffer's Publish tab, go to the bottom-left corner and tap 'Manage Channels'.
Find the specific social account you want to reconnect, then click the 'More Options' button next to it.
Following that, select 'Refresh Connection' to proceed.
Click 'Give Access' afterwards to accept the terms and grant the necessary permissions.
Finally, the selected social account will be reconnected to Buffer.
Quick answer: To reconnect social accounts in Buffer, go to the Publish tab and click Manage Channels. Find your specific account, click More Options, and select Refresh Connection. Finally, click Give Access to accept the terms and grant the necessary permissions, successfully reconnecting your account.
About this Buffer tutorial
Fix broken social media integrations in Buffer by refreshing connections and granting permissions in just a few clicks. This guide shows how to reconnect Social Accounts in Buffer in 5 steps, starting with "On Buffer's Publish tab, go to the bottom-left corner and tap 'Manage Channels'" and finishing with "Finally, the selected social account will be reconnected to Buffer". 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 reconnect Social Accounts 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 Repurpose Blog Content for Social Media Using Buffer, How to Research Effective Hashtags for Buffer Posts and How to Resize Images for Different Platforms in Buffer. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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