Open your Instagram app and tap the + at the bottom of the screen or swipe right on your home feed to create a new Reel.
Select Reel from the content types at the bottom.
Instagram create a new Reel
Step 2. Film or upload your video
Either shoot clips directly using the in-app camera, chinese student data or upload videos from your phone.
Step 3. Edit and finalize your Reel
Add text, stickers, music, effects, etc., then add your caption.
Image of the Instagram App with a Reel uploaded and the caption blank.
Step 4. Schedule your Reel
Tap More options at the bottom of the screen.
Instagram Reels app publishing settings
Toggle the Schedule this reel option on, then select your preferred date and time from the menu that appears.
Instagram Reels in-app scheduling
While Instagram’s native scheduling is straightforward, it has some limitations. For example, you can’t cross-post to other accounts. So if you need to share content across multiple platforms, check out methods two or three for scheduling Reels.