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title: How do I schedule a post for publishing?
description: Learn how to schedule posts in Publish to maintain a consistent content strategy.
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# How do I schedule a post for publishing?
## Learn how to schedule posts in Publish to maintain a consistent content strategy.
In this guide, we'll look at how to schedule a post in publish
### Go to [engage.dataeq.com](https://engage.dataeq.com)
### 1. Click "Publishing"
Navigate to the "Publishing" section.
### 2. Click "Create post"
Select a date and time and click on the create post option
### 3. Click "Select a campaign"
Click on select a campaign to bring up all of your created campaigns
### 4. Select a campaign
Choose the relevant campaign from the dropdown
### 5. Add a profile
Include all of the relevant social media profiles you'd like to publish your post to by adding them from the list.
### 6. Date and time
Confirm the exact date and time that the post need to be published.
### 7. Caption
Add your caption to the text bar
### 8. Drop media
Drag and drop the required media or
### 9. Asset library
access the asset library.
### 10. Click "Create UTM link"
To generate a UTM link for tracking purposes click on the create UTM link option
### 11. Complete fields
Complete all of the fields as required
### 12. Tags
To add tags to your post for further analysis, type them in the tag bar at the bottom.
### 13. Post preview
You can preview what your post will look like by selecting an applicable platform
### 14. Click "Mobile"
And what it'll look like on a specific device
### 15. Click "Save as draft"
Finally, either save & schedule the post or save it as a draft that you can return to later.
For further information on publishing content, please read our guides or contact your account manager
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Scheduling posts in **Publish** allows you to plan content in advance, ensuring a **consistent posting schedule** without manual publishing.
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#### **How to Schedule a Post in Publish**
**Step 1: Create a New Post**
- Click the **Publisher icon** in the bottom-right corner.
- Click **Create New Post**.
- Select the **social media profiles** where the post will be published.
- Enter your **post text** and add any **hashtags, mentions, or links**.
- (Optional) Attach **media (images, videos, or GIFs)**.
**Step 2: Select a Publishing Date & Time**
- Click on **Schedule Post**.
- Choose a **date and time** for the post to be published.
- Click **Confirm Schedule** to save.
**Tip:** The scheduled post will move to the **Scheduled queue**, where you can edit or reschedule if needed.
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#### **How to View and Manage Scheduled Posts**
1. Click on **Content Calendar** in the navigation menu.
2. Locate the scheduled post in the **calendar view**.
3. Click the post to **edit, reschedule, or delete** before it goes live.
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#### **Best Practices for Scheduling Posts**
- **Schedule posts in advance** to maintain consistency.
- **Avoid last-minute changes** by finalising content before scheduling.
- **Review scheduled posts regularly** to align with campaign updates.
- **Use optimal posting times** based on audience engagement insights.
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#### **Troubleshooting Scheduling Issues**
1. **Issue: “My scheduled post didn’t go live.”**
1. Ensure the **correct date and time** were selected.
2. Check if the **social media profile is authorised** in Publish.
2. **Issue: “I need to reschedule a post.”**
1. Click on the post in **Content Calendar** and adjust the time.
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