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Instagram Scheduler

Schedule Posts, Reels & Stories on Instagram

Schedule Instagram posts, stories and reels automatically. Plan your content and grow your audience with consistent social media posting.

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Stay Consistent

Schedule and automate your Instagram feed, Stories, Reels, and Carousels to reach your audience at the right time.

Fresh Content Ideas

Use AI to craft captions, pick hashtags, and create timely posts for events and holidays.

Performance Insights

Access Instagram analytics to find your top-performing content and best posting times.

Manage Interactions

Handle Instagram comments, direct messages, mentions, and collaborations from one dashboard.

Your All-in-One Instagram Scheduling Tool

Share your posts across all your Instagram Business, Personal profiles — and let the
smart scheduler handle the hard work!

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Visual Planning Made Simple

RecurPost's visual calendar helps you plan your Instagram content:

  • Schedule all your posts: feed, Stories, Reels, and Carousels, all in one place.
  • Bulk upload via CSV and reuse your high-performing content.
  • Maintain an active Instagram presence, even during busy times.

AI-Powered Instagram Content Creation

Need help with captions or posting schedules?

  • RecurPost’s AI generates captions tailored to your brand voice.
  • Recommends the best times to post for maximum reach.
  • Curates content ideas aligned with current trends and special dates.
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Content That Reflects Your Brand

Present a polished Instagram presence:

  • Preview posts as they'll appear to your audience.
  • Design and edit visuals within RecurPost using built-in Canva integration.
  • Schedule a first comment for hashtags or additional details.

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Centralized Engagement Hub

Streamline your Instagram interactions:

  • View and reply to comments, DMs, and mentions from a single inbox.
  • Engage with your community without missing important conversations.
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Advanced Tools for Teams

For individuals and businesses managing multiple Instagram profiles:

  • Switch between multiple accounts within a unified interface.
  • Collaborate with your team and clients, managing roles and permissions.
  • Use customizable white-label analytics reports to present performance metrics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scheduling Instagram posts with tools like RecurPost, Hootsuite, or Later saves time by letting you batch-create content in one session instead of posting daily. It keeps your feed consistent even on busy days so followers know when to expect new content. You can plan campaigns and special events weeks in advance, ensuring themes flow smoothly and deadlines are met. By picking times when your audience is most active, you boost reach and engagement without having to be online at odd hours. Plus, team collaboration features let you assign drafts, review captions, and approve posts before they go live.

Yes, you can schedule Instagram Stories and Reels using third-party platform like RecurPost. This tool let you upload Story frames or Reel clips, add captions and choose a publish date and time. For example, in RecurPost you simply:

  1. Go to the Create post, select Instagram and choose Stories/Reels.
  2. Upload your media files.
  3. Add text, mention user, add hashtags, or thumbnails.
  4. Set your publish date and time.
  5. Click “Schedule”.

Your Stories and Reels will then post automatically, so you can focus on creating rather than remembering to hit “Share”.

Instagram’s native app only allows live posting, so it doesn’t include a built-in scheduler. To plan content ahead, you need a Business or Creator account linked to Meta Creator Studio or a third-party tool. These services use Instagram’s Graph API to give you calendar views, media libraries, and caption fields that the app itself lacks. Without switching to a Business/Creator profile and connecting to an external scheduler, you can’t set future publish times or batch posts.

You can schedule Instagram posts without extra software by using Meta’s Creator Studio on desktop. After converting to a Business or Creator account and linking Instagram in Creator Studio:

  1. Click “Create Post” and choose Instagram Feed.
  2. Upload your photo or video.
  3. Enter your caption, hashtags, and location.
  4. Click the dropdown next to “Publish” and choose “Schedule.”
  5. Select your date and time, then save.

Creator Studio then publishes automatically, with no other app required.

Scheduling from Facebook happens in Meta Business Suite, which unites Facebook and Instagram in one dashboard. To schedule:

  1. Open Meta Business Suite and go to “Posts & Stories.”
  2. Click “Create Post” and choose Facebook, Instagram, or both.
  3. Upload your media, write a caption, and add tags.
  4. Click the arrow next to “Publish” and select “Schedule Post.”
  5. Pick your date/time and confirm.

This workflow keeps cross-platform branding consistent and saves you from switching between apps.

Yes, tools like Meta Business Suite, RecurPost, and Buffer let you schedule content simultaneously on Facebook and Instagram. Here’s a typical Meta Business Suite process:

  1. Go to “Planner” or “Content” in Business Suite.
  2. Click “Create Post” and tick Facebook and Instagram.
  3. Upload your images or videos, write one caption (you can tweak platform-specific text).
  4. Choose your publish date and time.
  5. Click “Schedule.”

Your post goes live on both platforms at once, saving time and ensuring message consistency.

Posts may fail because your Instagram access token has expired or account permissions changed, cutting off the scheduler’s API access. To fix this in RecurPost or Creator Studio:

  1. Reconnect your Instagram Business/Creator account.
  2. Refresh or reauthorize permissions for publishing and content management.
  3. Double-check that your account is still set as Business/Creator.
  4. Verify internet connectivity at the scheduled time.

Once tokens are valid and permissions are intact, scheduled posts should publish as expected.

No, scheduling doesn’t harm engagement. In fact, it can improve it by posting when followers are most active. Algorithms prioritize relevance and timing over manual versus scheduled posting. By analyzing past performance (likes, comments, saves) and choosing peak hours, scheduled content often reaches more people and drives higher interaction. Consistency also builds audience trust, as followers learn when to expect fresh posts.

Yes, you can design in Canva and import directly into schedulers like RecurPost or Buffer. After creating your graphic in Canva:

  1. Click the “Share” button and select “Download” or “Share Link.”
  2. In your scheduler, choose “Upload Media” and select the Canva file or paste the link.
  3. Add captions, hashtags, and schedule time.

This lets you maintain brand templates and high-quality visuals without manual file handling.

Meta Business Suite supports Reel scheduling on desktop and mobile. To schedule a Reel:

  1. Open Business Suite and select “Posts & Stories.”
  2. Click “Create Post” and choose “Instagram Reel.”
  3. Upload your Reel video, select a cover frame or upload a custom thumbnail.
  4. Write your caption, add hashtags, and tag users.
  5. Click the dropdown next to “Publish” and choose “Schedule.”
  6. Pick your date/time and confirm.

Business Suite then automatically posts your Reel at the chosen time.

From desktop, you can schedule via RecurPost’s web app or Meta Creator Studio. For RecurPost:

  1. Log in at recurpost.com and click “New Post.”
  2. Upload your photo/video and draft your caption.
  3. Use the calendar picker to select a publish date and time.
  4. Click “Schedule.”

For Creator Studio, follow the steps in Q4. Both offer drag-and-drop media, hashtag suggestions, and preview features for a full desktop workflow.

No, personal accounts can’t connect to scheduling APIs. You must convert to a Business or Creator profile in Instagram settings to unlock scheduling features in RecurPost, Meta Creator Studio, or other tools. Once converted, link the account in your scheduler, and you’ll gain access to future-date posting.

RecurPost provides analytics for LinkedIn posts that include impressions, engagement metrics, audience growth, and click-through rates.
Users can track which posts perform best  and identify high-performing time slots. These insights help refine content strategy and maximize ROI. Reports can be white-labeled and exported, making them especially useful for agencies managing multiple clients.
Please note: These analytics are available only for LinkedIn Pages and are not supported for personal LinkedIn Profiles.

Yes. In RecurPost:

  1. Create your post and set caption/media.
  2. Click “Repeat.”
  3. Choose a recurrence—daily, weekly, monthly, or custom interval.
  4. Set an end date or number of repetitions.
  5. Save and schedule.

Your evergreen content then reposts automatically according to your defined pattern, ideal for reminders, promotions, or regular updates.

Yes, both RecurPost and Creator Studio offer preview modes. In RecurPost:

  • After drafting, click “Preview.”
  • View a mock-up of your feed with images, captions, and tags.
  • Adjust line breaks, emojis, or tag placement as needed.
  • Close preview and save changes.

This ensures your post looks perfect before the scheduler sends it live.

Yes. In RecurPost’s advanced editor:

  • Draft your post and click “Add Tag.”
  • Search and select products from your connected shop catalog or enter collaborator Instagram handles.
  • Position tags on the image and confirm.
  • Schedule as usual.

At publish time, tags embed automatically, making your posts shoppable and highlighting co-creators without extra live editing.

Missing push alerts doesn’t stop scheduled content. RecurPost’s server-side scheduler publishes Stories and manual posts at the set time, regardless of mobile notifications. You can monitor the Activity Log in your dashboard to confirm successful publishing or restart any failed items.

Yes. To schedule a carousel in RecurPost:

  • Click “New Post” and select “Carousel.”
  • Upload multiple images or video clips in order.
  • Write one caption and add carousel-specific alt text if needed.
  • Set your publish date and time.
  • Click “Schedule.”

RecurPost preserves slide order and metadata, then posts the full carousel automatically.

Instagram automation uses tools like RecurPost, OnlySocial, and Jarvee to handle tasks—scheduling posts, auto-replying to comments, and sending welcome DMs—on your behalf. This continuous engagement builds follower relationships without manual effort. Automation workflows can trigger actions based on specific events, such as sending a thank-you message when someone comments or follows.

Auto-scheduling involves selecting your media, composing a caption, and setting a date/time in tools like RecurPost or Buffer. For example, in RecurPost:

  1. Go to “New Post.”
  2. Upload your images or videos.
  3. Write your caption, add hashtags, and choose any tags or locations.
  4. Use the calendar picker to set your publish date/time.
  5. Click “Schedule.”

RecurPost then queues your post and publishes it automatically, with email or in-app alerts if any errors occur.

Posts may not publish because your Instagram account’s API credentials have expired or permissions were revoked. To resolve:

  • Go to RecurPost settings and click “Reconnect Account.”
  • Reauthorize all publishing and content-management permissions.
  • Ensure your Instagram profile remains Business or Creator.
  • Check that you haven’t exceeded API rate limits.

After refreshing your connection and confirming permissions, scheduled posts should resume publishing without issues.

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