How To Schedule An Instagram Live? New Update 2024!

Instagram live scheduling, how to use the new Live 'Practice Mode' and more.

Instagram live scheduling has made it to the crimson town. And we’re all in for it! With the new feature, users will now be able to schedule their Instagram lives up to 90 days in advance. Let us understand how to schedule an Instagram live in a few simple steps. Make sure you update the Instagram app with the latest version (play store/app store). Once done, log in using your Instagram credentials. that being said, let’s get straight in!

How to Schedule An Instagram Live?

How to schedule a live video on Instagram?

Follow the steps below to schedule an Instagram live using your iPhone/Android.

  • Swipe right anywhere in the home feed and scroll to Live at the bottom.
  • Now this is where the fun part begins. If you are running the latest version of the Instagram app, you should see the new schedule option on the left.
  • Click schedule.
  • Enter the video title and tap Start Time.
  • Select date and time for your scheduled Instagram live.
  • Once done, hit Schedule live video on the bottom.
  • Instagram will prompt you with a message, “Your live video is scheduled.”

How To Share Your Scheduled Instagram Live As A Post?

How to schedule a live video on Instagram?

 

You can go one step ahead and share your scheduled live broadcast as a post with your followers.

  • Click “Share as post” at the bottom to inform your followers about your upcoming scheduled Instagram live.
  • Instagram will drop another prompt clarifying what “Sharing your post” essentially means. These include –

You can only add images to your post.

Details regarding your forthcoming scheduled Instagram live will be automatically added in the form of buttons.

Your followers can also get reminders before you go live so to not miss out on following your planned event.

  • Click OK to proceed.
  • Select the image you’d want to go with your scheduled Instagram live.
  • If you’re scheduling your Live for the first time, Instagram will raise another prompt giving you details about Event Reminders on the New Post screen.
  • If you turn on the event option, your followers will have an added ability to turn on reminders for your event.
  • Write a caption of your choice, and once done, click the blue checkmark on the right to share your post on Instagram.

With that, you know how to schedule Instagram Live, and how to share it as a post! Now let’s see what else you can do to drive more traffic to your scheduled live event.

How To Use The Scheduled Instagram Live Story Sticker?

How to schedule a live video on Instagram?

Make optimum use of all possible resources to ensure maximum engagement on your scheduled Insta live. Once you schedule an event, Instagram breaks open another sticker called Scheduled in your sticker lab.

  • Scroll up on your Instagram camera to check it out.
  • Use this Scheduled sticker to leverage your planned live event further.
  • Your story viewers can choose to receive notifications when you go live by pressing Remind Me on the scheduled sticker.

Conclusion

If you feel nervous going live or want to do a quick run-through, you can always opt for the Practice Mode and rehearse a few times before going for the official run. “Instagram live practice mode” doesn’t pop notifications, furthermore it lets you go live all with yourself – or with others to practice. That being said, we hope you understood how to schedule an Instagram Live – and further share it as a post and story to let your followers opt for the reminders. For any questions or feedback, please use the comments section below.