How to Refresh the Streams in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Refresh the Streams in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Stream dashboard, go to the top section and click the 'Manual Refresh' button.
Alternatively, you may set up the stream's automatic refresh. To do that, click the 'Change Refresh Interval' button next to manual refresh.
Subsequently, choose your preferred frequency from the available choices.
After completing these steps, your streams will be refreshed according to your input.
Quick answer: To refresh your streams in Hootsuite, go to the top of the Stream dashboard and click the Manual Refresh button. Alternatively, click the Change Refresh Interval button next to manual refresh, and then choose your preferred frequency from the available choices.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Update your streams in Hootsuite by using the manual refresh button or setting a custom automatic refresh frequency to keep your feeds current. This guide shows how to refresh the Streams in Hootsuite in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Stream dashboard, go to the top section and click the 'Manual Refres..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, your streams will be refreshed according to your input". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Hootsuite interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to refresh the Streams in Hootsuite?
4 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 Hootsuite data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Remove Streams From Your Dashboard in Hootsuite, How to Reset the Dashboard Layout in Hootsuite and How to Reset the Password in Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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