Stories are hands down one of the best ways to connect with your audience on social media—especially if you're a personal brand.
They feel real, unfiltered, and in-the-moment.
But here’s the thing… just because stories are meant to be spontaneous doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead.
So, can you actually schedule Instagram Stories in advance? And if so, how does it work?
Let’s discover...
Can you schedule Instagram Stories?
Yes, you can schedule Instagram Stories in advance, and you’ve got two options: one free and one potentially paid.
Free Option:
Meta Business Suite, lets you schedule Stories for free. But it does come with some limitations.
Paid Options:
Social media management tools (like Nuelink! 😉) give you way more flexibility and features than Meta Business Suite. They make scheduling Stories easier and packed with additional functionality beyond simple scheduling.
💡 Keep in mind, not all social media management tools support Instagram Story scheduling—only a few do. And, Nuelink is one of them!
Advantages of scheduling Instagram stories via Nuelink
🚀 Dedicated Collection
Keep your Instagram Stories organized by creating a dedicated collection just for them. Set your preferred time slots, and every Story you add will follow the schedule automatically.
Supports Both Image and Video Stories
Schedule both photo and video Stories to keep your content fresh and engaging.
Schedule for Instagram and Facebook at the Same Time
Post your Stories on both platforms simultaneously—because who has time to do it twice?
Multi-Image and Multi-Video Stories
Create richer content by combining multiple images or videos into a single Story sequence.
Bulk Schedule Stories
Save time by uploading up to 100 Story sequences at once using a simple spreadsheet.
Learn more about Bulk Schedule Instagram Stories.
How to Schedule an Instagram Story
Step 1: Open a Nuelink Account
After signing up for a 14-day free trial, you can start scheduling your Stories on Instagram and 11 other social media platforms with Nuelink immediately.
Claim your Nuelink 14-day free trial now.
Step 2: Connect Your Instagram Account to Nuelink
Once you're in, you must link your Instagram account to Nuelink.
Follow this guide to get started.
Or you can watch this video 👇
💡 Please note: Due to Instagram's API limitations, Nuelink can only schedule Stories for Instagram Business accounts, not personal or creator accounts.
Step 3: Click on ‘Create Post’
On the left sidebar, click the 'Create Post' button to start creating your Instagram Story.
Step 4: Choose a Collection and Social Channel
- Under the Collection dropdown, select the appropriate collection for your post (e.g., “Story Tips”).
Learn more about Nuelink's collections.
- In the Social Channels section, select your Instagram account.
Step 5: Switch to "Story" & Add Your Instagram Story
- In the Post Editor, switch the post type to 'Story'.
- Click on the video or image icon below the text editor to upload your Instagram Story.
🚨 Note: Nuelink supports scheduling both image and short video Instagram Stories. For this guide, we'll demonstrate using a short video.
Step 6: Preview Your Story
Check the Preview section on the right to see how your story will look on Instagram.
Step 7: Set Scheduling Options
- Turn on the 'Schedule Once' option to schedule your story for a specific time.
- Select the desired date and time using the calendar and time picker.
Step 8: Click ‘Schedule’
Once everything is ready, click the 'Schedule' button to schedule your story.
🎉 Congratulations!
Your Instagram Story is now set to be posted at the scheduled time!
Frequently asked questions about scheduling Stories on Instagram
- What image formats does Nuelink support for Instagram Stories?
JPEG and PNG
- What video formats does Nuelink support for Instagram Stories?
MP4 and MOV
- What is the maximum file size for images and videos on Nuelink?
- Images: 10 MB
- Videos: 500 MB
- What is the required resolution for Instagram Story images on Nuelink?
- Minimum: 600 px
- Maximum: 1920 px
- What is the duration limit for Instagram Story videos on Nuelink?
Videos must be between 5 and 60 seconds
- What aspect ratio is required for Instagram Stories on Nuelink?
A vertical aspect ratio is required for both images and videos
