# Instagram post scheduler for your week Prepare feed posts, Reels and Stories in Crowdbird, then set their publishing times. Keep your Instagram content alongside TikTok, Facebook and 8 more networks in one weekly calendar. ## What Crowdbird publishes automatically on Instagram Posts with an image or video, Reels and Stories go straight to your profile at the scheduled time. You do not need to confirm anything or wait for a push notification. - Post: image or video, with a first comment - Reel: video, with a first comment - Story: image or video ## Plan in portrait, just as it will look The preview shows Reels and Stories in portrait and lets you check your caption. If the same content also goes on TikTok or Facebook, Instagram can still have its own text. - Previews for feed posts, Reels and Stories - A caption just for Instagram - Hashtags in the first comment instead of the caption ## When your Instagram audience reacts Crowdbird reviews reactions to your Instagram posts from the last 90 days once that account has published 20 of them. Posts you publish directly in the Instagram app also appear in the scheduler. - Comments count twice, shares and saves three times - Clearly labeled guide times until then - Open slots go straight into your queue ## Turn comments into DMs Attach a comment-to-DM automation when you schedule a post. Anyone who comments your keyword gets your link by DM, even while you are away from your phone. - Keywords with typo tolerance - Optionally ask for a follow before the link - Continue replies in your inbox ## Your first scheduled Reel in three steps ### Use a professional account Instagram’s official API supports scheduled posts only for Business or Creator accounts. You can switch for free in Instagram settings. ### Connect Instagram Use the official Instagram login. You enter your password only on Instagram. ### Schedule your Reel Upload a video, choose the Reel format, write your caption and first comment, then set the time. ## More for Instagram ### [Instagram DM automation](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/dm-auto-reply) Reply to keyword comments by DM. ### [Instagram analytics](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/analytics) Review the results of your Instagram posts. ### [Instagram link in bio](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/link-in-bio) One page for the links in your Instagram profile. ## Build a week around content you already have Start with the assets you can finish, not a calendar full of empty promises. For Ceramico Studio (@ceramico.studio), that might mean a glaze demonstration Reel, a finished-mug feed post and a packing Story. Give each piece one purpose so the caption and next step stay focused. Instagram offers scheduling in its own app. Crowdbird adds a week view across all your connected networks, a queue with fixed weekday slots, and captions you can adjust per account. Use the week view to spot bunching before you schedule Instagram posts. Posts published outside Crowdbird also appear in the calendar, so include them when deciding whether another product post belongs in the same stretch. If you also publish on TikTok or Facebook, check the whole week instead of planning each account in isolation. ## Give your Reel a final editorial pass Once your account is connected and your video is ready, use this sequence to schedule Instagram Reels without rushing the details: 1. Select the Instagram account and choose the Reel format. Confirm that you have added the intended video, not an earlier edit. 2. Write a caption that explains what viewers are seeing. For Ceramico Studio, name the glaze or describe the making step rather than starting with a vague announcement. 3. Add a first comment if you need one. Keep the main instruction in the caption so readers do not have to find a comment to understand the post. 4. Review the Reel preview, then choose a publishing time or place the post in the queue's next free slot. Check any prepared cover artwork against the video before scheduling: the wording should describe the clip you are publishing. Review the opening frame too, especially when text is part of the video. Crowdbird offers format previews, but you still make the final editorial decisions. ## Keep captions and first comments intentional Instagram allows 5 hashtags per post in total (caption and first comment together). Moving tags into the first comment does not create an extra allowance. Pick tags that describe the object, process or subject instead of filling every available spot by habit. A first comment works for feed posts and Reels, but not Stories. If you reuse a concept across formats, remove instructions that depend on a comment being there. The [AI assistant](https://crowdbird.ai/en/features/ai-assistant) can shorten a caption or adjust its tone, but review product details and wording yourself before scheduling. ## Set a queue you can keep filled Choose fixed posting times for each weekday you plan to use. New posts enter the next free queue slot, which is useful when you finish content in batches and not in publishing order. Check that order when a sequence matters, such as showing the making process before the finished piece. Recommended times come from each account's own posting history once there is enough of it. Until then, Crowdbird shows clearly labeled guide times. After publishing, use [Instagram analytics](https://crowdbird.ai/en/instagram/analytics) to review results, allowing for insights that can arrive up to 48 hours late. ## Import batches without skipping review For a larger batch, CSV import accepts text, time, channel and a media link. Every row is checked and becomes a draft, so importing is preparation, not a shortcut around review. Check the account, media and caption on each draft before scheduling it. Avoid copying one caption unchanged across every connected account, confusing a Story with a Reel, or leaving an outdated instruction in the first comment. Crowdbird lets you adjust captions per account while keeping the posts together. Use the [social media scheduler](https://crowdbird.ai/en/features/scheduler) to coordinate the batch, then review each version on its own. ## Questions about the Instagram scheduler ### Do I need a business account to schedule Instagram posts? You need an Instagram professional account, either business or creator, to schedule through Crowdbird. A personal account cannot connect for scheduling or automation. Before preparing your first batch, check your account type in Instagram. Choose the professional account type that fits your work, then connect it to Crowdbird through the official login. ### Can I schedule Instagram Reels from my computer? Yes, you can schedule Instagram Reels in Crowdbird from your computer's browser. Select your connected Instagram account, add the video, choose Reel, prepare the caption and review the preview before setting a publishing time. Crowdbird also runs in your phone's browser, so you can work without installing a separate mobile app. ### Does Crowdbird publish scheduled Instagram Stories automatically? Yes, Crowdbird publishes scheduled Instagram Stories at the time you set. Stories have their own preview, so review the content in that format before scheduling, not just in a feed preview. A first comment is not available for Stories. Keep any essential instructions in the Story content itself. ### Can I schedule a first comment on Instagram? Yes, Crowdbird supports a first comment for Instagram feed posts and Reels, but not Stories. You can prepare that text alongside the caption before publishing. If you put hashtags in the first comment, stay within 5 hashtags per post in total (caption and first comment together). ### How does Crowdbird recommend Instagram posting times? Crowdbird uses your own posts for recommendations once an account has 20 published posts within the last 90 days. Before you reach that threshold, it displays guide times with a clear label. Use those suggestions to choose initial queue slots, then review your post performance instead of assuming one hour will suit every topic. ### Do I have to give Crowdbird my Instagram password? No, Crowdbird never asks for or stores your Instagram password. You authorize the connection using Instagram's own official login. That lets you connect your professional account without copying credentials into Crowdbird or sharing them with someone who helps prepare your posts. Crowdbird uses the platforms' official interfaces for scheduling.