How to Use Hootsuite's Composer
- George Apostolov
How to Use Hootsuite's Composer: step-by-step guide
On Hootsuite's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'Create'.
Choose 'Post' from the list of options.
After that, you will be redirected to Hootsuite's Composer panel. To get started, pick your preferred social accounts from the list under the 'Publish To' menu.
Subsequently, navigate to the 'Your Post' section to add the caption and the corresponding media file.
Check out the post preview in the right-hand corner. Make sure that everything is set properly. If necessary, don't hesitate to make certain adjustments before publishing the post.
Once done, head over to the bottom-right section and select your preferred course of action. Depending on your choice, you may click 'Save As Draft', 'Schedule For Later', or 'Post Now'.
After completing these steps, all updates made on Hootsuite's Composer will be saved accordingly.
Quick answer: To use Hootsuite's Composer, click Create on the dashboard, select Post, choose your social accounts under Publish To, add your caption and media in Your Post, check the preview to make adjustments, and finally select Save As Draft, Schedule For Later, or Post Now.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Create and publish social media content efficiently using Hootsuite's Composer by selecting accounts, adding media, and choosing your publishing option. This guide shows how to use Hootsuite's Composer in 7 steps, starting with "On Hootsuite's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'Create'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, all updates made on Hootsuite's Composer will be saved ac...". 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 use Hootsuite's Composer?
7 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 Add Alt Text to Images in Hootsuite, How to Add Emojis to Posts on Hootsuite and How to Add Images to Posts on Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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