Using the calendar feature on the Buffer mobile app

Sometimes, you may need to schedule on the go. Take advantage of the calendar feature on our mobile app, making scheduling posts and managing your queues seamless. The calendar provides a visual snapshot of your monthly upcoming posts.

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In this article:

  1. Navigating to the calendar view on mobile
  2. How to schedule a post in the calendar view on mobile 
  3. Editing posts in the calendar

Navigating to the calendar view on mobile

  1. Open the Buffer app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper left-hand menu
  3. Then tap All Channels.
  4. Finally, tap the Calendar icon in the upper right corner:

Buffer mobile app - arrow pointing to the calendar icon

From the Calendar, you can see scheduled posts in a weekly view, or access a daily view by tapping on a date in the calendar (ex. September 30th).

Buffer mobile app - weekly view in the calendar
Buffer mobile app - weekly calendar view

Buffer mobile app - daily view in the Calendar
Buffer mobile app - Daily calendar view

How to schedule a post in the calendar view on mobile

  1. Posts can be created from the calendar view by selecting a date and then tapping the + button in the lower right corner of the screen.

    Buffer mobile app - Add post button from the calendar view

  2. Add your text, media attachments, and links to craft your post in the composer. Tap the + icon and select the social accounts where you want to share your posts.

    Buffer mobile app - add a new channel to the composer selection

  3. Tap Next and select a scheduling option. The scheduled post will display in the calendar on your specified time and date. 

Buffer mobile app - arrow pointing to Sept 5th and a scheduled post for Sept 5th showing

Editing Posts in the calendar

Edit posts by tapping on the date in the calendar, then tapping on the three vertical dots located in the bottom right corner of the post. Tap Edit post to make changes.


Buffer mobile app - Edit post option

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