# How to Schedule a Single Post in Hootsuite

> To schedule a single post in Hootsuite, open the Composer dashboard, click 'Schedule For Later', and select your preferred date. Next, set the time manually or choose a recommended time, click 'Done', and then click 'Schedule' at the bottom-right corner to finish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-schedule-a-single-post-in-hootsuite/
Apps: Hootsuite
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4cebab56e05a00ff87ae/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside the Hootsuite Composer dashboard, head over to the bottom-right corner and click 'Schedule For Later'.
2. After that, click the 'Date' menu and pick your preferred option.
3. Set your desired time manually or tap the 'See Recommended Times' option and choose one from the available choices.
4. Once done, click 'Done' to continue.
5. Tap the 'Schedule' button at the bottom-right corner to proceed.
6. After completing these steps, the selected Hootsuite post will be scheduled based on your input.