How do I schedule posts for multiple social channels at the same time?
Posting to multiple channels at once saves time and keeps your content consistent across networks. Buffer's composer gives you a few ways to do this: from manually selecting channels to using smart suggestions based on your posting history.
In this article:
Selecting channels in the composer
Buffer allows you to easily schedule posts to multiple social channels by clicking the + New Post or the + New button at the top of your dashboard.
📝 Note: You won’t be able to schedule posts for multiple social channels if you choose a specific posting slot in the queue, since those slots are designated for that specific channel and posting schedule.
Click the + New Post button to open the composer, click + Channels, and then simply click each channel to which you want the post scheduled. As you make your selections, channel avatars will be colored. Channel avatars that are not selected will remain uncolored.
If you have more than four channels connected to Buffer, you'll also see the option to Select All. Use this option to create a post for all channels at one time. (You can use Unselect All to remove all selected all selected channels if you change your mind!).
For guidance on customizing your post for each social network, as well as scheduling options, hop over to the Scheduling posts guide.
Using channel suggestions in the composer
When creating a new post, Buffer's composer now offers smart channel suggestions to help you quickly select the right channels:
- Quick suggestions: Based on your posting history, Buffer surfaces your most recently used and most frequently used channel sets. Click a suggestion to apply it instantly.
- "All channels" suggestion: If you have more than 3 channels connected, an "All channels" option appears as a suggestion, letting you select all your channels in one click.
- Expand to preview: Hover over any suggestion to see an animated preview of all the channels it includes. Each channel shows a tooltip with its name and network.
These suggestions help you post to your usual channels faster, without having to manually select each one.
📝 After you've scheduled the posts, they become separate from each other. If you need to make edits or delete the post, you will need to make those changes for each post in each channel queue.