Schedule your Instagram Collaborative posts with SocialBee

Team up with other creators or brands by scheduling collaborative posts directly from SocialBee. Manage collabs alongside your Reels, Stories, and carousels, all from one dashboard.

No credit card required

Supported posting for Personal, Creator and Business Instagram accounts

Direct publishing for Business accounts

With an Instagram Business account, SocialBee can publish collaborative posts for you at the exact time you’ve scheduled. No manual steps required.

Mobile notifications for Personal & Creator accounts

If you have a Personal or Creator Instagram account, you’ll get a phone notification when it’s time to post your scheduled collab. Just confirm in the Instagram app, and you’re done.

How to schedule Instagram Collaborative Posts in SocialBee

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1. Create your post in SocialBee’s editor

Open SocialBee’s Post Editor, select your Instagram account, and upload the images and videos you want to share in your collaborative post or Reel.

2. Customize for Instagram

Click “Customize for each profile” to unlock collab options, even if you only have one profile connected.

3. Write (or generate) your caption

Need a caption fast? Pick a prompt from our library or give the AI your own instructions. You control the tone, length, and style.

4. Tag people and locations

Add a collaborator on Instagram (brand or creator), tag any other accounts you want, and add a location to make your post more discoverable.

5. Schedule your post and first comment

Post now or later and schedule your first comment with hashtags or extra context. SocialBee will suggest the best times to post based on your past performance, so you can pick the ideal slot.

6. Keep your collabs organized

Sort your collaborative posts into categories (content folders) so you can balance collaborations with your other Instagram content.

7. Save drafts & collaborate with your team

Create an Instagram collab post and save it as a draft so teammates can review, edit, and approve it.

9. Wait for collaborator confirmation

When your post goes live, your co-author will get a notification from Instagram to accept or decline the request. If they accept, the post will appear on both profiles.

8. Measure results

Track performance with insights on reach, engagement, and profile interactions.

10. Stay on top of engagement

Reply to comments on your collaborative posts directly from SocialBee to keep the conversation flowing without app-hopping.

Visual planning with SocialBee’s calendar and grid preview

Use the visual calendar to see your collaborative posts in context with your other content. The grid preview lets you check how your collabs blend into your Instagram feed’s overall aesthetic.

Frequently asked questions

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Do Instagram collaborative posts boost engagement?

They often do. A collab post shows up in the feeds of every co-author (not just the original creator), so you instantly reach more people. Since likes, comments, and shares are combined into one set of metrics, the post can get a stronger signal with Instagram’s algorithm and stay visible longer.

Can you schedule a collab post on Instagram?

You can’t schedule collab posts directly from Instagram, but you can do it with a third-party tool. For example, SocialBee lets you schedule Instagram collaborative posts in advance. When your post goes live, the collaborator invite is automatically sent, saving you time and ensuring your content goes out as planned.

Does an Instagram collab post appear on both profiles?

Yes. Once you invite collaborators and they accept, the post will automatically appear on both profiles and be visible to both sets of followers. All engagement is shared, so you see one set of numbers instead of two.

Is an Instagram collab post the same as a tag?

No. A tag is just a mention on one account’s post. The Instagram collab feature allows you to create a post that is co-owned, appears on both accounts, and shares engagement.

Can I edit an Instagram collab post after publishing?

Yes. You can update the caption, change the location, edit alt text, or adjust collaborators. Just tap the three dots on your post, choose Manage or Edit, and make your changes.

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