Schedule LinkedIn Posts: Web & Mobile Guide

This guide walks you through scheduling LinkedIn posts natively on both desktop (web) and mobile (app). You’ll learn how to queue up content ahead of time, so you can maintain a consistent presence without needing to be online at the exact moment you want to publish. No third-party tools are required—just your LinkedIn account.

What You’ll Need

• A LinkedIn account (free or Premium—scheduling is available on both).
• LinkedIn app installed on your phone (for the mobile method).
• Your post content ready: text, images, videos, or documents.

Step-by-Step

On the Web (Desktop)

1. Log in to LinkedIn on your computer’s browser.
2. Click the “Start a post” box at the top of your feed, or click “Write article” if you’re scheduling a long-form post.
3. Compose your post: add text, hashtags, images, videos, or a document. You can also tag people or companies.
4. Look for the clock icon with a small arrow—it’s labeled “Schedule” and sits next to the “Post” button.
5. Click the clock icon. A calendar and time picker will appear.
6. Choose the date and time you want the post to go live. The time zone shown is your local time zone (as set in your LinkedIn settings).
7. Click “Next” and then “Schedule” to confirm. Your post is now queued.
8. To manage scheduled posts, go to your profile page and click “Posts” in the left-hand menu. You’ll see a “Scheduled” tab—click it to view, edit, or delete any upcoming posts.

On the Mobile App (Android & iOS)

1. Open the LinkedIn app and log in.
2. Tap the “Start a post” button—it’s the pencil icon at the bottom center of the screen (on iOS, it’s at the top of the feed; on Android, it’s the + icon at the bottom).
3. Write your post and attach any media (photos, video, document).
4. Below the text box, tap the clock icon with the arrow. It may be labeled “Schedule”.
5. Pick the date and time for publishing. The app will use your device’s time zone.
6. Tap “Done” (or “Schedule”) in the top-right corner to confirm.
7. To see your scheduled posts, go to your profile, tap “Posts” (under the activity section), then switch to the “Scheduled” tab.

Common Mistakes

• Forgetting to hit “Schedule” after picking a time—some users close the dialog and assume it’s saved. Always confirm by seeing the post appear in your “Scheduled” tab.
• Choosing the wrong time zone—if you travel or have a global audience, double-check that the time zone displayed matches your intent. LinkedIn uses your account’s time zone setting, not the location you’re in.
• Scheduling too far in advance—LinkedIn only allows scheduling up to 90 days ahead. If you try to go beyond that, the calendar won’t let you select a date.
• Editing a scheduled post after it’s been published—once it goes live, you can only edit it as a regular post, not via the scheduler.

Tips

• Schedule posts for times when your audience is most active. You can check your LinkedIn analytics (under “Posts” on your profile) to see when your followers are online.
• Use scheduling to batch-create content: set aside 30 minutes to write a week’s worth of posts, then schedule them all at once.
• If you’re scheduling a video, note that LinkedIn processes videos after publishing, so there might be a slight delay before it appears to others.
• You can schedule posts for company pages too—the process is identical, but you’ll need to be an admin or content manager of the page.

Troubleshooting

I don’t see the “Schedule” icon. Make sure you’re using the latest version of the LinkedIn app or browser. The feature is available on all standard post types (text, image, video, document). If you’re using a special post type (like a poll), scheduling may not be available—try switching to a regular post.

My scheduled post didn’t publish at the set time. Check your internet connection at the scheduled time—LinkedIn needs to be online to publish. Also, verify the time zone: if you set a post for 9:00 AM but your account’s time zone is different from where you are, it will publish at that time in the account’s zone. Finally, check the “Scheduled” tab—if the post is still there, it means it wasn’t published; delete and reschedule it.

I can’t edit a scheduled post. On the web, click the post in the “Scheduled” tab and select “Edit”. On mobile, tap the three-dot menu next to the post and choose “Edit”. If the option is grayed out, the post may be too close to its scheduled time—try deleting and recreating it.

The calendar won’t let me pick a date. Ensure you’re not trying to schedule more than 90 days out. Also, check that you haven’t already scheduled the maximum number of posts (LinkedIn doesn’t publicly state a limit, but extremely high volumes may be restricted).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is scheduling posts on LinkedIn free?

Yes, native scheduling is completely free for all LinkedIn users—no premium subscription required.

Can I schedule posts for a LinkedIn company page?

Yes, if you’re an admin or content manager of the page, you can schedule posts just like on your personal profile.

Can I schedule a carousel (PDF) post?

Yes, you can schedule a document post (which appears as a carousel) on both web and mobile.

What happens if I delete a scheduled post?

It will be permanently removed and will not publish. You can always create a new one.

Can I schedule a post for another time zone?

LinkedIn uses the time zone set in your account settings. To schedule for a different zone, you’ll need to manually adjust the time or change your account’s time zone temporarily.

Does scheduling affect post reach?

No, scheduled posts are treated exactly like regular posts—they appear in feeds and analytics the same way.

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