Can I Schedule Posts on Facebook?
Yes — you can schedule posts on Facebook! Whether you manage a Page, Group, or personal brand, Facebook’s built-in scheduling tools let you plan content ahead of time. This feature is ideal for businesses, creators, and community managers who want to stay consistent without posting manually every day.
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Ways to schedule posts on Facebook
There are two main tools you can use to schedule posts on Facebook:
- Meta Business Suite (available on desktop and mobile) — recommended for Pages and professional accounts.
- Creator Studio — older tool still available for some users; allows scheduling posts and videos.
How to schedule a post on Facebook (Desktop)
- Go to Meta Business Suite.
- Select the Facebook Page you want to post to.
- Click Create post.
- Write your post, add photos, videos, or links as usual.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to Publish and choose Schedule.
- Pick your preferred date and time.
- Click Schedule to confirm.
How to schedule a post using Meta Business Suite (Mobile App)
- Open the Meta Business Suite app on your phone (available on iOS and Android).
- Tap Post or + Create.
- Write your post, attach media, or tag products if needed.
- Tap Next → Scheduling options.
- Choose a date and time.
- Tap Schedule.
💡 Pro Tip: You can schedule to both Facebook and Instagram simultaneously through Meta Business Suite — just select both platforms before clicking “Schedule”.
How to view or edit scheduled posts
- Go to your Meta Business Suite dashboard.
- Click on the Planner tab to see all your upcoming posts.
- Click a scheduled post to edit, reschedule, or delete it.
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Scheduling Facebook Group posts
If you manage a Facebook Group, you can also schedule posts directly from the group page:
- Go to your group.
- Click inside the Write something... box and create your post.
- Click the clock icon (⏰) next to the Post button.
- Select your date and time, then click Schedule.
Limitations and things to note
- You must be an admin, editor, or moderator (for groups) to schedule posts.
- You can’t schedule posts on a personal Facebook profile — only Pages and Groups support scheduling.
- Scheduled posts use your current timezone; confirm the time if you’re posting for audiences in other regions.
- Stories and Reels can also be scheduled from the Business Suite mobile app, but some features may still be rolling out.
How to schedule Reels and Stories
- In Meta Business Suite, click Create Reel or Create Story.
- Upload your media and caption.
- Select the schedule option before publishing.
- Confirm the date/time and save.
⚙️ Advanced scheduling tip: Use “Optimal times” suggested by Meta Business Suite to increase reach and engagement.
FAQ
- Q: Can I schedule posts on my personal Facebook profile?
- A: No, personal profiles do not support post scheduling. Only Pages and Groups have that feature.
- Q: Can I edit a post after scheduling it?
- A: Yes. Open your Planner in Business Suite, click the post, and choose “Edit” or “Reschedule.”
- Q: Will followers get notified when I schedule a post?
- A: No. Followers only see it once it’s published at the scheduled time — not when it’s scheduled.