TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What This Feature Does
• Why Push Notifications?
• How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)
• How Publishing Works on Mobile
• Frequently Asked Questions

What This Feature Does

With this update, you can:

• Schedule Instagram Stories in Social Planner
• Add notes for the teammate who will publish it
• Receive a push notification on your phone when it’s time to post
• Tap the notification to open Instagram with the Story media ready
• Caption is copied to the clipboard and media is auto downloaded
• Add stickers, links, music, etc., inside Instagram before posting
• View all scheduled Stories in the Social Planner

Why Push Notifications?

Instagram blocks third party apps from directly publishing Stories with interactive features.

Push notifications allow you to:

• Prepare stories ahead of time
• Finish them using Instagram native functionalities
• Make sure you never miss your posting time
• Let any team member publish from their phone

How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)

Make sure you:

• Have the mobile app installed
• Have push notifications turned ON
• Are logged into the correct Instagram account

1. Go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post

2. Select Instagram Story

3. Upload your Story media + add caption

4. Toggle Publish via Push Notification

5. (Optional) Add Notes for the teammate who will publish, Example: “Add trending New Year sticker before posting!”

6. If you don’t have mobile app downloaded, you can click on ” Download App” and scan the QR to download the latest app.

7. Choose a date & time

8. Click Schedule, your Story will now appear in the Scheduled list.

How Publishing Works on Mobile

To publish the Story from your phone:

1. Make sure you have:

   • Mobile App installed
   • Push notifications enabled for this IG profile

2. At the scheduled time, you’ll receive a mobile push notification

3. Tap the notification → The app will:

   • Download the Story media
   • Copy caption + notes to your clipboard
   • Open the Instagram app automatically

4. Inside Instagram:

• Add stickers, links, music, mentions, etc.
• Paste the caption
• Publish your Story

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why can’t Instagram Stories be auto-published?

No. Instagram restricts auto-publishing Story features like stickers, music, links, and audio.

Q. Do I need the mobile app?

The Story stays in the Notified list. You can clone and reschedule it anytime.

Q. Can multiple team members publish the Story?

Yes. Any team member who receives the notification can publish.

Q. What happens when I tap the notification?

Media downloads, caption copies, and Instagram opens automatically.

Q. Can I add stickers, music, or links?

Yes, directly inside Instagram before posting.