How to Save Posts as Drafts in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Save Posts as Drafts in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, click the 'Publish To' menu and select the social accounts you prefer to use.
After that, scroll down to the text box under the Your Post section and type the caption.
Subsequently, click the 'Add Media' icon right below and choose the image or video file you wish to use.
Once done, review the post and click the 'Save As Draft' option at the bottom-right corner.
After completing these steps, your Hootsuite post will be saved as a draft.
Quick answer: To save posts as drafts in Hootsuite, select your social accounts in the Composer panel, enter your caption in the text box, and add media. Next, review your post and click the Save As Draft option at the bottom-right corner to complete the process.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Store your social media posts for later use in Hootsuite by selecting accounts, adding captions and media, and saving directly as drafts. This guide shows how to save Posts as Drafts in Hootsuite in 5 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, click the 'Publish To' menu and select the social ac..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, your Hootsuite post will be saved as a draft". 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 save Posts as Drafts in Hootsuite?
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 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 Schedule a Single Post in Hootsuite, How to Set the Time Zone in Hootsuite and How to Share Photos From Camera Roll to Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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