In this article, we will cover:
How to Schedule and Auto-Post Instagram Reels on Planoly
How to Auto-Post a Reel from the Web Dashboard
How to Manually Post a Reel from the Web Dashboard
How to Manually Post a Reel from the Mobile App
What happens after you schedule a Reel?
How do I delete/remove a Reel from the grid?
How to Schedule and Auto-Post Instagram Reels on Planoly
With Planoly, you can upload your video content to either our Multi-Channel Workspace or our Instagram Planner. Both planners allow you to plan, organize, schedule, and auto-post your Reels directly from Planoly's web dashboard. Alternatively, you can opt to schedule a reminder, either through email or push notification, to post your content manually at the perfect time, using either the web dashboard or mobile app. When you auto-post a Reel through Planoly, it seamlessly becomes part of your Instagram feed enhancing your social media presence with ease.
Please Note: Auto-posting Reels is only available for Instagram Business and Creator accounts, and you can use it on both Planoly's web dashboard and mobile app.
How to Auto-Post a Reel from the Web Dashboard
Multi-Channel Workspace
- Tap on the account switcher and open up your Multi-Channel Workspace
- Tap on + New Post
- Select Instagram
- Change post type to Reel from the dropdown bar
- Upload Reel
- Toggle on Auto-Post
- Select Date/Time
- Add description and/or Hashtags
- Schedule
Instagram Planner
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Open the web dashboard and tap the “+ New Post” button
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Choose a source and upload a video
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Select Upload as a Reel
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Select your file and click Upload - your Reel has now been uploaded to your grid as an unscheduled post!
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From your grid, click on your Reel and choose a date and time to auto-post your Reel
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Your Reel post will be auto-posted to Instagram via Planoly
Please Note: Due to Instagram limitations, Reels that are scheduled for auto-posting cannot include a cover image, but you can add the cover image through Instagram once your Reel has been published or you can schedule a reminder notification and post it manually including a cover image. Auto-posting is limited to Instagram Business and Creator accounts only.
Format Requirements
How to Manually Post a Reel from the Web Dashboard
Multi-Channel Workspace
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Open the web dashboard and tap the New Post sign
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Choose a source and upload a video
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Select Upload as a Reel
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Upload a cover photo by clicking on the Upload Cover button
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Select your file and click Upload - your Reel has now been uploaded to your grid as an unscheduled post!
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From your grid, click on your Reel and choose a date and time to schedule your reminder notification*
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Your Reel post will be scheduled through Planoly and you’ll receive a push notification on your Mobile App once it’s time to post if you're an Instagram Business or Creator account you can schedule your Reel to auto-post.
How to Manually Post a Reel from the Mobile App
Instagram Planner
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Open the Planoly app and tap the “+” button
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Choose a source and upload a video
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Select Upload as a Reel
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Upload a cover photo by clicking on the Upload Cover
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Select your file and click Upload - your Reel has now been uploaded to your grid as an unscheduled post!
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From your grid, click on your Reel and choose a date and time to schedule your reminder notification*
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Your Reel post will be scheduled through Planoly and you’ll receive a push notification on your Mobile App once it’s time to post, or if you're an Instagram Business or Creator account you can schedule your Reel to auto-post.
Planoly Pro Tip: For Reels that are set up for auto-posting, you will not be able to add trending audio through Planoly. What you can do instead is schedule a reminder notification and post it manually including the trending audio and cover image.
Also, please be aware that your Reel that is scheduled for auto-post must be no longer than 15 minutes on Planoly.
What happens after you schedule a Reel?
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Once it’s time to post your Reel, you’ll get a push notification on your phone or an email reminder
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Click on it from your phone, and you will be taken into the app to post now - Your Reel & cover photo will be auto-downloaded to your phone, and your caption will be automatically copied for quicker posting
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Click “Post Reel”, and it will take you to the Instagram app to publish it!
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Upload your media (it should be at the top of your camera roll for easy access)
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Make any finishing edits in IG's editor, paste your caption, and share your Reel to IG!
Additional Resources: How To Enable Push Notifications (Mobile, Web & Email)
How do I delete/remove a Reel from the grid?
To remove any unwanted Reels from your Planoly Instagram Planner grid, follow the steps below.
On Web:
- Log into your Planoly account on a computer
- Hover your cursor over the Reel you wish to delete
- Click on the red "X" at the top right of your Reel
- Click on Confirm when the next popup appears
On Mobile:
- Open the Planoly mobile app
- Click on the Reel you wish to delete from your grid
- Click on Delete in the top right of your Reel
- Click on OK when the next popup appears
- Your Reel has now been removed from Planoly
You're all set! You now know the ins and outs of planning and scheduling Reels for your Instagram feed. Upgrade your Planoly Account to a paid plan to start taking advantage of this new feature. New to Planoly? Sign up through www.Planoly.com and take advantage of our 14-day free trial to use this new feature!