# How to Schedule & Publish Instagram Stories via Push Notifications > Schedule Instagram Stories via push notifications in GHL Customer Care Social Planner. Get reminders, auto-download media, copy captions, and complete posting. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/social-planner/how-to-schedule-publish-instagram-stories-via-push-notifications - Section: Marketing / Social Planner - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 6, each explained below --- This helps you plan Stories ahead, get a mobile reminder, and finish posting inside Instagram with stickers, links, music, or trending audio. Instagram doesn’t allow any third-party platform to directly publish Stories with elements like stickers, links, music, and trending audio. To help you still schedule your content and publish it on time, Social Planner now supports publishing Instagram Stories via mobile push notifications. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What This Feature Does](#what-this-feature-does)[](#why-push-notifications) - [Why Push Notifications?](#why-push-notifications) - [How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)](#how-to-schedule-instagram-stories-web)[](#how-publishing-works-on-mobile) - [How Publishing Works on Mobile](#how-publishing-works-on-mobile)[](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#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** ** ![Step 1 of 4: Go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155060110389/original/DGpbvkTkNTbS0T4MEDy5RFIlN4xawD5XTg.jpeg) **Step 1 of 4: Go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 4 in the "How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)" section of "How to Schedule & Publish Instagram Stories via Push Notifications". At this point in the walkthrough you go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post. The next step is to select Instagram Story. - Where to go: Go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post - Controls: Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post, Instagram Story, Publish via Push Notification, Notes, Schedule, y, Scheduled - Next: Select Instagram Story Full procedure: 1. Go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post <- this image 2. Select Instagram Story 3. Upload your Story media + add caption 4. Toggle Publish via Push Notification ** 2. Select **Instagram Story** 3. Upload your Story media + add caption 4. Toggle **Publish via Push Notification** ![How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 2 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063117979/original/V76j_ztx5jLF-PBvtQXs5Sw5Kv1gC-WyOg.png) **How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 2 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)" section of "How to Schedule & Publish Instagram Stories via Push Notifications". The text alongside this image reads: Go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post Select Instagram Story Upload your Story media + add caption Toggle Publish via Push Notification. Immediately after, the guide continues: 5. (Optional) Add Notes for the teammate who will publish, Example: “Add trending New Year sticker before posting!”. - Where to go: Go to Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post Select Instagram Story Upload your Story media + add caption Toggle Publish via Push Notification - Controls: Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post, Instagram Story, Publish via Push Notification, Notes, Schedule, y, Scheduled - Next: 5. (Optional) Add Notes for the teammate who will publish, Example: “Add trending New Year sticker before posting!” Full procedure: 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!” ![How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 3 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063118022/original/aOXklbOAATBvoN_7fE59CFdqbJ8jcpqOBg.png) **How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 3 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)" section of "How to Schedule & Publish Instagram Stories via Push Notifications". The text alongside this image reads: 5. (Optional) Add Notes for the teammate who will publish, Example: “Add trending New Year sticker before posting!”. Immediately after, the guide continues: 6. If you don't have mobile app downloaded, you can click on " Download App" and scan the QR to download the latest app. - How to confirm: 5. (Optional) Add Notes for the teammate who will publish, Example: “Add trending New Year sticker before posting!” - Controls: Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post, Instagram Story, Publish via Push Notification, Notes, Schedule, y, Scheduled - Next: 6. If you don't have mobile app downloaded, you can click on " Download App" and scan the QR to download the latest app. Full procedure: 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 6\. If you don't have mobile app downloaded, you can click on " Download App" and scan the QR to download the latest app. ![How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 4 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063118026/original/PYe7sJ34AhBLtyuCeEiGcsxxaGbejmWMwA.png) **How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 4 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)" section of "How to Schedule & Publish Instagram Stories via Push Notifications". The text alongside this image reads: 6. If you don't have mobile app downloaded, you can click on " Download App" and scan the QR to download the latest app. Immediately after, the guide continues: 8. Click Schedule, y our Story will now appear in the Scheduled list. - What to click: 6. If you don't have mobile app downloaded, you can click on " Download App" and scan the QR to download the latest app. - Controls: Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post, Instagram Story, Publish via Push Notification, Notes, Schedule, y, Scheduled - Next: 8. Click Schedule, y our Story will now appear in the Scheduled list. Full procedure: 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 ![How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 5 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063118042/original/lR0v-gK_mOcMXlr19zZvbvHHNkdFCMyusg.png) **How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web) (image 5 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Schedule Instagram Stories (Web)" section of "How to Schedule & Publish Instagram Stories via Push Notifications". The text alongside this image reads: 6. If you don't have mobile app downloaded, you can click on " Download App" and scan the QR to download the latest app. Immediately after, the guide continues: 8. Click Schedule, y our Story will now appear in the Scheduled list. - What to click: 6. If you don't have mobile app downloaded, you can click on " Download App" and scan the QR to download the latest app. - Controls: Marketing → Social Planner → Create Post, Instagram Story, Publish via Push Notification, Notes, Schedule, y, Scheduled - Next: 8. Click Schedule, y our Story will now appear in the Scheduled list. Full procedure: 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 7\. Choose a date & time 8\. Click **Schedule, y**our 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 ![How Publishing Works on Mobile (image 6 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063118191/original/wiyJCK3EXyD0dQWKIgt3oh1pwphrpbwrbg.png) **How Publishing Works on Mobile (image 6 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How Publishing Works on Mobile" section of "How to Schedule & Publish Instagram Stories via Push Notifications". The text alongside this image reads: Make sure you have: At the scheduled time, you’ll receive a mobile push notification Tap the notification → The app will. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Add stickers, links, music, mentions, etc. Paste the caption Publish your Story. - What to click: Make sure you have: At the scheduled time, you’ll receive a mobile push notification Tap the notification → The app will: - Fields: Mobile App installed, Push notifications enabled for this IG profile, Download the Story media - Next: Add stickers, links, music, mentions, etc. Paste the caption Publish your Story Example values (illustrative, not read from the screenshot): - Mobile App installed: +1 312 847 1928 Full procedure: 1. Make sure you have: 2. At the scheduled time, you’ll receive a mobile push notification 3. Tap the notification → The app will: 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. --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com