How to schedule recurring posts in Metricool
Schedule recurring posts
The Schedule recurrence feature lets you create multiple posts with the same content in one or more brands, automatically setting dates and times.
Available on Advanced and Custom plans.
You can set up recurrence in two ways:
- Guided mode: step-by-step setup.
- Expert mode: with a prompt and direct instructions.
Access recurring scheduling
- Create your post from the calendar as usual (text, images, videos...).
- Click the dropdown arrow next to the Schedule button.
- In the menu that opens, select Schedule recurrence.
The configuration window will open.
Guided mode
Guided mode lets you set up recurrence using structured fields.
- Scheduling type
You can choose between:
🔁 Recurring
Defines:
- Days of the week (Mon–Sun).
- Duration (for example, 3 weeks).
You must indicate:
- Number.
- Time unit (weeks).
Metricool will generate the posts based on that frequency.
📅 Custom
Lets you select specific dates from the calendar.
- Click Select dates.
- Mark the specific days.
- Confirm the selection.
- Publish time
You can:
- Set a time manually (hours and minutes).
- Enable Use best times.
If you enable best times:
- Metricool will automatically assign the best available time for each selected social network.
- It will apply to all generated posts.
- Time zone
You can:
- Use each brand’s individual time zone.
- Enable the option so all brands publish in the same time zone.
If you choose a common time zone:
- You must select it manually from the dropdown.
- Selected brands
In this section you can:
- See the included brands.
- Add more available brands.
- Remove brands before generating the schedule.
- Social networks
From Configure networks by brand you can:
- Set which social networks will publish.
- Enable or disable specific networks per brand.
- Generate preview
Click Generate preview.
Metricool will show:
- All the posts that will be created.
- Assigned date and time.
- Included brand and social networks.
From this view you can:
- Edit dates or times.
- Select all or individual posts.
- Change the instructions and generate the plan again.
- Finish scheduling
Once you’ve reviewed the posts:
You can:
- Save as draft.
- Schedule to confirm the final publishing.
Expert mode
Expert mode lets you set up recurrence by typing the instructions directly in a prompt.
At the top of the window you’ll find access to expert mode.
Configure recurring posts, keeping the same content in one or more brands. Choose which social networks, dates, and times they will be published on.
Prompt requirements
For the scheduling to be processed correctly, it must include:
- A specific time.
- A specific day or a time period.
Valid examples:
- “Schedule this post every remaining Monday of this month at 21:00.”
- “Schedule this post in all my brands for 3 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18:00.”
- “Schedule this post on March 15, 18, and 22 at 10:00 in all brands with Instagram connected.”
Variables you can include
Variable | Function |
|---|---|
Brands | Lets you specify specific brands or all brands. |
Social networks | Limits publishing to brands that have a specific network connected. |
Time zone | Indicates that each brand’s time zone should be respected. |
Best time | Lets Metricool automatically use the best available time. |
Limitations
- Maximum 90 days (3 months) of scheduling.
- The prompt must be related only to scheduling.
- It can’t modify the post content.
- If no time zone is specified, the current brand’s time zone will be used.
- If no time is specified, the request may not be processed correctly.
Processing
Once the configuration is submitted:
- Metricool will automatically generate the posts.
- You can leave the window: the process continues in the background.
- You’ll receive a notification when it finishes.
- You can cancel the process while it’s running.
The time will depend on the number of posts and brands included.
Review generated posts
When the process finishes, you can:
- Review each post.
- Edit date and time.
- Remove specific social networks.
- Delete individual posts.
- Save them as drafts.
- Confirm the final scheduling.
Task history
From the side tab you can access the history of tasks run in the last 30 days.
Older tasks stop showing automatically.
❓ FAQs
Which plans is it available on?
Advanced and Custom plans.
Can I leave while the posts are being generated?
Yes. The process continues in the background.
Can I cancel a scheduling in progress?
Yes, while it’s running.
Can I edit the dates afterward?
Yes. Before confirming the schedule, you can change dates and times.
Can I use it across multiple brands?
Yes, you can select multiple brands in guided mode or specify them in expert mode.
Can I send the generated posts for review?
No. The option to send for review isn’t available in recurring scheduling.
Updated on: 17/02/2026
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