How to Save Draft Posts in Buffer
- George Apostolov
How to Save Draft Posts in Buffer: step-by-step guide
Log in to Buffer and go to "Publish" in the top menu.
Click "+ New Post."
Select the social accounts for your draft.
Write your content, add images, videos, or links as needed.
Click "Save as Draft" instead of scheduling or publishing.
You're all set! Click "View draft" to access your drafts.
Quick answer: To save draft posts, log in to Buffer, go to Publish, click New Post, and select your social accounts. Next, write your content and add media. Finally, click Save as Draft and view your draft to finish.
About this Buffer tutorial
Store and manage your unpublished ideas easily in Buffer by saving them as drafts for later publishing. This guide shows how to save Draft Posts in Buffer in 6 steps, starting with "Log in to Buffer and go to 'Publish' in the top menu" and finishing with "You're all set! Click 'View draft' to access your drafts". 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 save Draft Posts in Buffer?
6 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 Save Frequently Used Hashtags in Buffer, How to Schedule a Post in Buffer and How to Schedule Instagram Carousels in Buffer. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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