How to Schedule Instagram Posts for Free (No Paid Tools Needed)

Simran Mishra

Switch to a Professional (Creator/Business) account to unlock free scheduling features.

Link your Instagram account to a Facebook Page to use Meta Business Suite.

Use Meta Business Suite (desktop/mobile) to schedule posts, Reels, and Stories.

Click Create Post or Reel → Add content → Select Set date and time → Tap Schedule.

Use “Active times” in Meta Business Suite to post when followers are most active.

In Instagram app, tap Advanced Settings → Schedule this post → Pick date & time (up to 75 days).

Manage scheduled posts via Profile → Menu → Scheduled content to edit or reschedule.

Free tools like Buffer, Later, and Adobe Express offer limited scheduling plans.

Limits: Max 25 posts/day, 75 days ahead; some stickers/music must be added manually.

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