Instagram: How to Reschedule a Scheduled Post

Creators can change when content will be shared

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Once an Instagram user schedules a post, they have the option to reschedule the post if they’d like it to be shared at a different date and/or time.

Our guide will show you how to reschedule a post in the Instagram mobile application.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

Step 1: On your Instagram profile, tap the icon of three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen.

Screenshot of an Instagram user's profile with a red arrow pointing at the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap “Scheduled content.”

Screenshot of Instagram's profile menu with a red arrow pointing at "Scheduled content"

Step 3: Tap the three dots to the right of the post you want to reschedule.

Screenshot of Instagram's "Scheduled content" menu with a red arrow pointing at the three dots to the right of a scheduled post

Step 4: Tap “Reschedule” on the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.

Screenshot of Instagram's "Scheduled content" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Reschedule" on the menu that has appeared at the bottom of the screen

Step 5: Use the wheels on the “Schedule post” window that appears at the bottom of the screen to make changes to when the post will be shared.

Screenshot of Instagram's "Scheduled content" menu showing the "Schedule post" window that has appeared on the screen. A red arrow points at the date wheel on the "Schedule post" window.

Step 6: Tap the “Set time” button at the bottom of the “Schedule post” window to save your changes.

Screenshot of Instagram's "Schedule post" window showing the user has selected a new date and time for the post. A red arrow points at the "Set time" button at the bottom of the screen.
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