If you’re a content creator, run a business Page, or are just a smart user, there’s a great feature for you: scheduling Instagram Stories in advance. Today, we’ll show you in simple terms how you can schedule your Instagram Stories in advance so they’ll automatically post at the right time without any hassle.
Benefits
Imagine you created great content at night, but your audience is active in the morning. Will you wake up in the morning and post it? Why not schedule it now and sleep peacefully? That’s the benefit of this feature – you have complete control over the timing! Moreover, it is a game-changing tool for brands & marketers.
What is required to schedule Instagram stories
1. Professional account (creator or business)
The story scheduling feature on Instagram is only for professional accounts. If your account is currently personal, go to settings and change it to creator or business.
2. Meta Business Suite app or website
To schedule stories, you need to use Meta (Facebook)’s Meta Business Suite. This app is available on both mobile and web platforms.
How to Schedule
Step 1: Log in to Meta Business Suite
First of all, log in to the Meta Business Suite website or app. It should be the same account that is linked to your Instagram.
Step 2: Go to Content > Create Story
Now go to the Content tab and select “Create Story”. Here you can create a story for both Instagram and Facebook simultaneously.
Step 3: Upload & edit media
Now upload the photo or video that you want to put in the story. You can also add text, stickers, and filters.
Step 4: Select the Schedule option
Instead of Publish Now, select “Schedule” and set the date and time when you want the story to go live.
Step 5: Press Done and that’s it!
Now just press the Confirm or Schedule button and you are done. Now this story will automatically get posted at the scheduled time.
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