Write the post as usual, but instead of publishing it, use the Clock icon to choose your slot, then press Next and Schedule. It's the same idea on a computer and on your phone, as long as the slot you choose falls between 10 minutes and 3 months away.
Quick route: scheduling a LinkedIn post from your computer
- Open the Create a post window from the Start a post box on your homepage.
- Fill in the field asking What do you want to talk about?
- Click the Clock icon, lower-right of the post window.
- In the Schedule post window, pick the date and time you want it to go out.
- Click Next.
- Click Schedule to confirm.
The scheduling rules on LinkedIn's help page only allow a time between 10 minutes and 3 months from now, so you can sit down once and line up a full quarter of posts in one go.
Scheduling from your phone instead
The mobile route uses different labels, and the Clock icon sits in a different corner, so it's worth following on its own.
- Tap Post in the navigation bar to open the Share post window.
- Write your post.
- Tap the Clock icon in the upper-right corner.
- Choose the date and time.
- Tap Next.
- Tap Schedule.
Where to manage what you've already queued
| If you want to | Go to |
|---|---|
| See what's waiting | View all scheduled posts, in the Schedule post window |
| Move it to another slot | More icon, then Modify schedule |
| Fix the wording | More icon, then Edit post |
| Remove it altogether | Delete icon |
Modify schedule and Edit post do different jobs, which matters when you're moving things around. If the post is right and only the timing's wrong, Modify schedule is the one you want. If you've spotted a typo or want to change the wording, Edit post is the one to open.
If this is only one of the channels you're planning ahead, the habit carries over. There's a walkthrough on queueing posts in Buffer for anyone who'd rather schedule from a separate tool, and another on planning Instagram posts so you stay consistent if that's the next channel on your list.
How far ahead to queue your LinkedIn posts
Three months is a long runway, and you don't have to use all of it. Sitting down once a fortnight to write and queue the next few posts is a lot more manageable than trying to come up with something every morning.
Before you queue anything far ahead, ask whether it'll still be true on the day. A post that mentions a deadline, a launch or something in the news needs a check closer to the time, which is what Edit post is there for. Anything evergreen can sit in the queue for weeks without a problem.
Leave yourself gaps as well. Pick times you know you can be around to reply when people comment, because a scheduled post still needs you there once it's live.
What to check when a scheduled post goes wrong
Four things are worth checking first if a post won't schedule, or if it lands at the wrong moment.
The time's outside the window. Anything sooner than 10 minutes from now or further out than 3 months falls outside what's allowed. If you want it out within a few minutes, you're better off posting straight away. If the date's more than 3 months off, keep the text somewhere safe and come back when it's in range.
The time zone isn't the one you think it is. LinkedIn converts your scheduled time to UTC using your device's time zone settings. If you're travelling, or your device is set to the wrong zone, the time you picked gets read through that setting, and the post can land hours away from when you meant it to. Check your device's time zone before you schedule anything time-sensitive, and check again if you've been abroad.
It's the wrong kind of post. Scheduling isn't supported for Events or Jobs posts. If you're announcing an event or a vacancy, put a reminder in your calendar for the moment you want it out and publish that one live.
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It never got queued. Open View all scheduled posts from the Schedule post window. If your post isn't there, go back through the steps, because it hasn't been scheduled, and make sure Schedule was the last thing you clicked.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel a post I've queued?
Use the Delete icon next to it, then confirm in the Delete scheduled post? window.
How much notice does LinkedIn need?
At least 10 minutes, and no more than 3 months ahead.
Can I schedule a poll or a video on LinkedIn?
That depends on the format, since some post types can't be queued at all. For a poll or a video, confirm it on LinkedIn's support pages first.
Which time zone does LinkedIn use for a scheduled post?
It converts your chosen time to UTC using your device's time zone settings.
Can I reword something after scheduling it?
Yes. The More icon on a scheduled post leads to Edit post.
How do I know it's been scheduled?
Look above the post for its date and time. A phone shows a post scheduled confirmation pop-up.
