# How to Set Default Post Settings in Buffer

> To set default post settings in Buffer, log in and choose your social media channel, open Settings, set your default time zone and posting schedule, customize link shortening preferences under the General tab, and configure your Queue settings.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-set-default-post-settings-in-buffer/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4db7ab56e05a00ff95ec/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Log in to Buffer and choose the social media channel where you want to set default settings.
2. Go to "Settings."
3. Set a default time zone.
4. Set a default posting schedule for each social media account.
5. Under the "General" tab, customize your link shortening preferences.
6. Set your Queue settings accordingly.