# How to Schedule a Post in Buffer

> To schedule a post in Buffer, select your social media account under the Channels tab and click New Post. Enter your content, click the dropdown arrow next to Add to Queue, and select Schedule Post. Choose a custom date and time, then click Schedule to finalize it.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-schedule-a-post-in-buffer/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4ce6ab56e05a00ff877a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on the “Channels” tab and choose the social media account where you want to post.
2. Click on "New Post."
3. Enter your text, hashtags, links, or mentions.
4. Click the dropdown arrow next to "Add to Queue" to reveal additional scheduling options.
5. Click “Schedule Post” to select a specific date and time.
6. Choose a custom date and time for your post to be published.
7. Click on "Schedule" to finalize your post.
8. Your post is now set to go live at the selected time!