--- title: How can I schedule a photo/video on Instagram? (NON-automatic posting method) description: "Before you get started, check out this handy flowchart to make sure this is the right method for you. 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Follow the steps below!* *Or, if you're looking to schedule a Story, click [here](https://support.iconosquare.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408477432849-How-do-I-schedule-a-Story-for-Instagram-?hsLang=en).* 1. **Download our mobile app ([iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1150428618) or [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripnity.iconosquare)), and log in with your Iconosquare account.** You will also need to **accept to receive notifications** from our app, in order to be notified at the time of the post. 2. **Create your post on Iconosquare's website** - Select **Scheduler** on the main menu (you'll find it under **Publishing**), then click on **New post** or directly on the calendar, at the time you wish to schedule your media - You'll be asked to choose between a photo/video media, Carousel, Story or Reel. Click on **Photo/video**! - Upload or select the file you want to post from the Media Library - Crop it if you need to - Type your caption and add emojis from our emoji keyboard! - Choose the date and time of your post, and click on Schedule. (you can also save your post as a draft and finish it later) Once scheduled, your upcoming publications will be displayed on the calendar. You can easily edit or delete a publication by clicking on it.   **3. Publish your post on Instagram**: - You'll receive a mobile notification at the time you scheduled your post. Open it. - Preview the post you scheduled and click **Post on Instagram**, your media will be saved, and your caption will be copied in your clipboard. You'll be redirected to Instagram. - Ensure you're logged into the right Instagram account. - Select your media, add filters if needed. - Tap the caption area and hit **Paste**. - Click **Share**. 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