How to Schedule Instagram Stories with
Whether you’re looking for a more consistent way to engage with followers or are hoping to drive traffic to a product page, scheduling Instagram Stories in advance is the answer.
Get started in five easy steps:
Step #1: Connect Your Instagram Profile
Log in to on your desktop and tap “Add Social Profile.”
Select the Instagram icon to connect your account and tap “Stories”:
NOTE: Due to API limitations, Instagram Creator accounts can only schedule Instagram Stories through notification publishing.
Step #2: Use ’s Storyboard Tool
Upload content to your Media Library and drag and drop stories onto the storyboard tool, then re-arrange them to fit the order and look that you prefer:
Step #3 (Optional): Edit Your Instagram Stories
Add text and filters to your Instagram Stories content.
Here you can also easily crop and resize images and video to fit Instagram Stories 9:16 ratio with ’s crop tool:
Step #4: Add Captions
From there, add a great Instagram caption to your scheduled stories:
TIP: Use AI to help you generate compelling Instagram captions to ensure your Instagram Stories drive traffic and sales.
Step #5: Schedule Instagram Stories
Select “Auto Publish” and the time and date from the drop-down:
Finally, tap “Save Story” and just like that… You’ve scheduled your first Instagram Stories — life really can be that simple!
When it’s time to post, your scheduled Instagram Stories will automatically be published to your profile, so no notifications are required.
NOTE: Due to API capabilities, auto-publishing does not support stickers, links, or audio. However, you can still schedule stories through notification publishing.
When it’s time to post, you’ll receive a push notification to your mobile device. Your stories will be downloaded to your phone, and the captions and links will be copied to your clipboard.
In a nutshell, can help you spend less time posting on a whim, and more time growing your business and nurturing your community.
Plus, with extra time on your hands, you can take some well-deserved downtime — especially on the weekends.
So, what are you waiting for? Start scheduling your Instagram Stories in advance with — available on paid plans.
