Schedule and publish your Stories directly to Instagram

Create, edit, and plan your Instagram Stories in advance with SocialBee. Pick the perfect publishing date and post consistently without having to stay glued to your phone.

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Two Instagram stories are displayed: one shows a beach, the other a pink flamingo floating in turquoise water. Below them are two smaller preview images featuring a pineapple and yellow umbrellas. Above the left story, there's a profile picture of a person wearing a red cap and patterned shirt, placed next to the Instagram logo.

Supported posting for Personal, Creator and Business Instagram accounts

Direct Instagram Story posting

Available for Business and Creator accounts, this feature lets you publish Instagram Stories directly to your profiles.

Posting Stories via Reminders (mobile notifications)

For Personal Instagram accounts, get timely notifications on your phone to post your scheduled Stories using SocialBee's mobile app. It only takes just a few clicks extra.

How to schedule your Instagram Stories with SocialBee

Don’t have a SocialBee account yet? Create one for free, start your 14-day trial, connect your Instagram account, and start posting.

1. Upload your Story content

Click “Create post” and upload media like photos and videos you want to share on Instagram Stories.

2. Preview your Instagram Story

See exactly how your Story will look before it goes live. Make any tweaks to get it just right.

3. Choose a posting time

Post right away or schedule content for later. SocialBee will even suggest the best times to post your Instagram Story based on your past content performance.

4. Organize you Stories

Add your Instagram Story to a category. Think of these like folders that help you group similar content together, like behind-the-scenes moments or tutorials.

On the left, a yellow "Create post" button appears above a post creation window that includes an image thumbnail and editing icons. Below, a calendar suggests optimal posting times. On the right, an Instagram story shows buildings against a sunset sky.

5. Put your Stories on repeat (if you want)

If your Stories are evergreen, you can set them as recurring posts that automatically repost. Choose whether to remove them after a few shares or keep them in your rotation.

6. Save as draft or mark as ready

Still working on your Story? Save it as a draft. Ready to go? Mark it as approved, and SocialBee will handle the posting.

7. Get team feedback

Invite your team to review and leave notes on your Instagram Story.

8. Use the visual calendar to plan with ease

See your upcoming Instagram Stories in a calendar view. You can edit them, move things around, or fill in gaps to keep your content flowing.
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Frequently asked questions

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Is there an app to schedule Instagram Stories ahead of time?

Yes, social media management tools like SocialBee let you schedule Instagram posts, including Stories, Reels, carousels, and collaborative posts. They help you plan, create, and publish everything from one place, so you don’t have to log in to each platform separately.

Can you schedule Instagram Stories in the Instagram app?

No, Instagram doesn’t let you schedule Stories directly in the app. You can plan regular posts and Reels, but scheduling Stories requires using a third-party scheduler like SocialBee.

Can you schedule Instagram Stories using Meta Business Suite?

You can plan content ahead of time using Meta Business Suite on desktop. It allows you to schedule posts, Stories, Reels, and ads for Facebook and Instagram.

Can I schedule Instagram Stories with SocialBee?

Yes, you can schedule Instagram Stories with SocialBee, as well as Reels, feed posts (videos, images), carousels, and collaborative posts.

Do I need a Business or Creator account to schedule Instagram Stories with SocialBee?

No, from SocialBee, you can schedule Stories on any Instagram account type, including Personal, Creator, or Business accounts. The difference is that Stories will post automatically if you’re using a Business or Creator account. If you’re using a personal account, you’ll get a notification when it’s time to post, and you can publish it through the SocialBee mobile app. This is due to Instagram’s API restrictions.

Publishing takes just a few extra taps via the SocialBee mobile app. Learn more here.

Will my Stories post automatically if I schedule them with SocialBee?

If you’re using a Business or Creator account, your Stories will post automatically from SocialBee. If you’re using a personal account, you’ll receive a reminder when it’s time to post, and you can complete the process in the SocialBee app with just a few taps.

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"SocialBee will make your social profiles rock again."

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SocialBee offers everything you need to work on your social.

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SocialBee is, by far, the best social media platform I have worked with.

The content curation features and customer service are superior and have made the task of engaging with potential clients fun.

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