Schedule Posts (Roles and Timezone)

Schedule future content with role-gated controls and timezone-aware validation.

4 min read Updated Mar 4, 2026

Before You Start

  • Open a post composer (for example Article).
  • Add your title and content first.
  • Make sure you choose a future date/time.

Step 1: Turn On Scheduling

  1. In the composer, find `Schedule publish date/time`.
  2. Turn the schedule switch on.
  3. Choose a future date and time.
Post composer schedule section with schedule toggle and date-time field.
Schedule panel in the post composer. (Click image to open full size)

Step 2: Confirm Community Timezone

  1. Check the timezone label shown in the schedule panel.
  2. Set your publish time using that timezone.
  3. Review the `Publish at` preview before saving.

Step 3: Save the Scheduled Post

  1. Click `Schedule` to save.
  2. Your post will publish automatically at the selected time.

Troubleshooting

  • Date/time rejected: select a future date/time.
  • Schedule option missing: your role may not have scheduling access.
  • Wrong publish time: recheck the timezone label and update the schedule.

Expected Result

Your post is saved and will publish automatically at the chosen future time.