How to use Canva Content Planner | Create, Schedule & Publish Content with Canva

[@StephTalk_TV]

It's always a pleasure! Now, I want to know how to schedule the bulk create feature. 😊

[@StewartGauld]

You can do this! This will be in our updated tutorial.

[@StephTalk_TV]

@@StewartGauld Much appreciated.

[@simpionefederico]

Kudos to canva for introducing this cool content planner. It's like having your social media PA. But man, I’ve also been using boost app social for my ig and tiktok. Gives me some really cool content ideas in no time.

[@violettgarrcia]

Same here! that app is a lifesaver for my IG. Their AI tools are wicked!

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@StewartGauld]

They are right!

[@janekoon2056]

Thanks for your sharing as I was not knowing Canva got this content planner 🙏

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome!

[@pushpaverma9646]

Thank you so much. You have covered 100% . Appreciate your tutorial. God Bless.

[@StewartGauld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barsk76]

You are one of my favorite professor at KZbin University. Thank you so much for teaching ! 🤙🤙

[@StewartGauld]

Happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@followHelgaK]

Great tutorial, very well laid out. Thanks for putting it together.

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks for that.

[@amyj2510]

Thanks so much for letting me know this

[@StewartGauld]

You are so welcome

[@RareRosebud]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@StewartGauld]

@@RareRosebud welcome!

[@CanadianHeather]

Thanks! I haven’t been using this feature and horsing up all my Canva designs!

[@StewartGauld]

You are so welcome!

[@Canguris-y6z]

Great video tutorial. Easy to follow.

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks!

[@wids2505]

Clear and concise - thanks

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks!

[@sohailestates]

Great Voice - Awesome tutorial

[@StewartGauld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SebastianReichenbach]

Great tutorial.

[@StewartGauld]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FitRealtorMommy]

Thank you! Is there a way to change the timezone under the posting /date/time section? I'm EST and its UTC time frame (which is 4 hours ahead)

[@StewartGauld]

Yes you can!

[@FitRealtorMommy]

@@StewartGauld ok. Thanks for the reply. Will have to play with it again, didn't let me yesterday. Perhaps in the ' settings '

[@thelma.brittain]

Thanks for this video. It helps a lot🤗

[@StewartGauld]

You're welcome 😊

[@amybalcombcomposer3089]

Hey - I don't appear to have the Content Planner to choose from on the LH side menu. I use the Pro account. Why don't I have it? It's saying it's version 1.74.1

[@StewartGauld]

Hey mate, Did you look inside apps?

[@coriebartley6510]

I am having this same issue. I see it inside of apps, but how do I get it to be on the home screen like yours? @@StewartGauld

[@adamgill]

Thank you Stewart - very informative. Is there any way to list or search my upcoming events in Content Planner - or is the calendar view the only way to display planned posts?

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome adam. At the moment I believe this is the only way.

[@MafiaBoy206]

How do you scedule post the other pages once you selected only 1 or 2 from the first one? because when i try to do more, it says it will pause the sceduled post as i am editing it, but i just want to add the other pages.

[@StewartGauld]

Hey, I'm not quite sure what you are asking.

[@MafiaBoy206]

@@StewartGauld After initially making 20 bulk posts for insta for example - i schedule the first page for day 1. But when i try to select to schedule to do day 2, it says content sceduling will be paused as i am editing it. So long story short - it only lets me scedule the first post of the bulk 20 or 30 i make. Unless I copy each individual page created, into a new one. Is that the only way?

[@sonofcyrus3317]

I have created my content as a youtube video, so will canva resize and optemize my post for eachbplatform or should I customize all myself? Thanks again

[@StewartGauld]

You will have to do yourself.

[@skinandyoni2308]

Hello, thank you for this video. What can I do if my home page does not show the ‘Content Planner’ Tab? Is there another way to access this feature?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! Yes you can find this in 'Apps'.

[@TheHashtagHEROTV]

Hey, great tutorial! I've been having a Teams issue where my assistant creates and schedules the posts and I can see them in the calendar on my end but I can't edit the captions. Is there a way for me to have access to editing the captions within the calendar? The only workaround we've figured out is if I make a copy of the post then edit it and delete her initial one. Obviously this isn't ideal 😅. Any pointers would be super helpful!

[@StewartGauld]

Glad it helped! Hmmm you will have to change your settings.

[@socman002]

Thank you. :)

[@StewartGauld]

You're welcome!

[@KarenConant]

This is so helpful thank you so much. Great tool. Do you know if there is an easy way in Canva to share a repost reel? Or would I need to download that first then upload to canva?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey Karen, Welcome! Canva does not have this feature, so it will require the manual method.

[@KarenConant]

@@StewartGauld Thanks - hopefully they'll add that it would be really helpful!

[@PictureLadyPhotographyLLC]

I watched the video to find out how to take one design and schedule to Facebook, IG and Twitter for example? Do have to make three separate schedules or can I make one schedule and post across multiple platforms? If so how!? Thank you! Otherwise great video.

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! Yes you can schedule across multiple simultaneously.

[@insandogasipodcast]

hey there is an issue with this though, it does not let me select and schedule multiple images from one project. This is really strange limitation. Do I need seperate projects for each scheduled posts?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! It should work. Are you just not seeing the option?

[@marketingkashan]

Stewart Thanks for the sharing 🎉 I've a question if i use canva team , the others team members also seen my content planner?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! Yes correct! If you allow them.

[@bfwaring]

Hi, Is Canva Pro needed to get this done? Thanks 👍🏼

[@StewartGauld]

Yes correct.

[@bfwaring]

Thank you sir. Does each team member need to have a paid subscription as well?

[@livinginfriscotxbyteresacampos]

Hi there, Is this feature still available? I have the pro account and can't find this function. Do you know if connecting your social media accounts has to be a business account? TIA

[@StewartGauld]

Yes this is still a feature that Canva Pro offers.

[@kpeel1357]

Great video.. Thanks, works well. Soooo.... only connecting to business accounts / pages?

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome! Yes correct!

[@MeredithGladding]

Thank you for this video my question to you is…can you do one post without making a copy of that post in content planner to add to facebook , instagram, and facebook groups, multiple business pages or is the only way to make a copy of the post? It makes a mess of you canva folders having to make over 20 copies when posting to multiple social media accounts and pages was wondering if there was a way to by pass copying the post to your knowledge

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome! You do not have to make a copy when posting through the planner.

[@MeredithGladding]

@@StewartGauld if I wanted to post the same post on Instagram , Facebook , and about 10 different Facebook groups ? Do you have a video that would explain this ?

[@PictureLadyPhotographyLLC]

how!? @@StewartGauld

[@cymagnetic]

Hello, nice tutorial. I just wanna ask this. Does each of the Canva Team member also has their own content calendar as personal and another one for the Team itself?

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks, yes they can access a shared planner or personal.

[@muimuhadresh3986]

Is it also possible to schedule Insta-Stories? I could not find this option.

[@StewartGauld]

Sorry not possible.

[@tahparker]

Hi, if I select multiple pages, will it post carousel style or will each page be posted separately?

[@StewartGauld]

Yes you can post multiple images by selecting multiple pages for one post.

[@londonphotos-photobooths3839]

Hi there, great video - new subscriber. Wanted to know if I can create an Insta post with a photos AND videos on the same post, without it being made a one MP4 video? many thanks

[@StewartGauld]

Unfortunately, you cannot do this yet.

[@ikantdanz]

Thank you. Can we link to multiple social media accounts if we are managing social media for multiple companies?

[@StewartGauld]

This tool is not ideal for agencies. I suggest looking into Buffer or Later.

[@ikantdanz]

@@StewartGauld Thank you!

[@raisinghappychamps]

I'm also unable to select multiple accounts for my posts - I guess there is a glitch for some of us. I have to just copy the post and reschedule it for all my different accounts. Also is it possible to schedule stories? if not is there a platform that you would recommend for stories?

[@StewartGauld]

That is odd. I will have to look into this. Yes, I would look into using Buffer.

[@stephaniewellstead2074]

Hi, I don't have the same view as you on the tool bar. I don't have anywhere it says "tools".. is there like a Canva support I can call? I have a Pro account so I guess it should turn up somewhere. :)

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! You can find in apps.

[@stephaniewellstead2074]

Thank you so much! Found it, and loved your video! @@StewartGauld

[@haydencassar9652]

Thanks for the video. Any thoughts on the best process for scheduling the same design to; facebook, instagram, twitter and linkedin. It seems like you can only schedule 1 design to 1 platform.. so i guess duplicate the design 4 times? Is there a better way?

[@rikbjr]

I'd like to know how to do this too @StewartGauld. It seems like Later does this more easily, but I like that I can create and post all with one site. I'd like to know how to post to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn with one design, while not having to create duplicates.

[@StewartGauld]

Hey Hayden, You can select the multiple platforms that you want to post on?

[@rsw987654321]

Same! Has this question been answered here!or elsewhere? Does anybody know?

[@iamdannydenicola]

Why if I am connecting my instagram page must I have it to a facebook page? I have a personal fb/instagram page that has nothing to do with my podcast account I’d like to link up here. I don’t want to make an account for my podcast on facebook but I want to use the planner? Can you clarify if that is possible?

[@StewartGauld]

You need to link your personal in order to access your page and business IG account.

[@iamdannydenicola]

@@StewartGauld Even if my instagram is not going to be labeled a professional account? When you do that they seriously limit the amount of sounds/songs you can find to use on your reels.

[@michaelgravesmagic]

I am trying to understand, I have bulk create and am trying to schedule 7 days of tips, but I am not able to get past day 1 as it shows its already scheduled

[@StewartGauld]

Hey Michael, That's odd. I'll have to look into that.

[@krwg.publicmedia]

Can you just schedule say a link with some text? And will it generate a link preview if you do?

[@StewartGauld]

Yes you sure can.

[@adrianaculotta7692]

Thank you Stewart, this is so helpful (as are all your videos)! Can you link a personal instagram account with Canva content planner, or does it need to be a professional account?

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome! Yes you can!

[@solebeautydezigns]

can you walk through how to as I am not able to @@StewartGauld

[@Filippothefuture.]

Hi Stewart! When I try to connect my Facebook or Instagram page to Canva, it says: "You did not give the permission you need to publish, try connecting your account again. How can i fix it ? thank you in advance!!!!!

[@StewartGauld]

You will have to give the app permission inside your FB account.

[@pamelasmallwood4622]

Hi there, I have CANVA pro and am not seeing the calendar option on my screen...am I missing something?

[@StewartGauld]

You can find it under apps on the left hand side.

[@judithja2157]

I have same problem

[@janehamilton2906]

Good information! Can I put hashtags in the comment instead of the caption of the post? Also does Canva have tools for choosing relevant tags?

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks. You can but not from Canva. At the moment they do not like you can find in tools like Buffer and Later.

[@KaterinaJoseph]

Thanks for this! Can we add multiple Insta and FB accounts? As a social media manager of multiple businesses?

[@StewartGauld]

Not with Canva unfortunately. Your clients would have Canva and you can connect to their account for this.

[@hn5536]

If I use canva then I don't need to use buffer for social media management right?

[@StewartGauld]

That correct mate. If Canva has all the features that you use for scheduling content.

[@ellenmeade8467]

Hello - is there any way to post links in the social content? So for example if I share a product, how does the customer head to my website to buy it without having the manually go onto the instagram or facebook bio links??

[@StewartGauld]

Hey Ellen, Yes you can on Facebook. However, Instagram posts do not have clickable links.

[@RecipesLive]

Great job again. Where do or can posts link to? Can I add KZbin, Image( link in image) or Website links? Or is it subject to the platform criteria? I was using Jetpack auto-sharing, but it now limits free functionality and no longer posts to Twitter. What is the best way to share blog posts, in your opinion, not just images? Cheers, Brendan. 😃I have a pro account with Canva, but I would prefer to link direct to my recipe app.

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! I will have to look into this. The links will be added in your post itself. Do you mean share a link to the full blog post?

[@RecipesLive]

@@StewartGauld Gooday, mate. I have been using Jetpack Social (free for 30 posts) to auto-share posts to Facebook, Tumblr, Linkedin and (Twitter, supposed to be closing soon) and link back to my WordPress website to the recipe. I am looking for the best way to auto-share my cooking classes when I go live soon.

[@shelahjohnson3037]

I've searched a dozen or more videos similar to yours. The one issue I don't see covered is the most efficient way to post 10 or more unique posts from a single project at a time. For example: I created a template, copied it 5 times within the same project folder then created unique copy for each - this is useful for A/B testing. If each post were its own "folder" then I would have 100s of folders making it difficult to actually sort through the satats. Do you know of any work around?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! Great question. I will have to look into this.

[@jamiblenner6672]

I manage 60 Facebook pages can way to bulk schedule the same post? For example if I want to post happy Valentine’s Day to all my pages how do I do that without having to do one at a time

[@StewartGauld]

Hey mate! Not with this tool, youll have to use a tool like Buffer or Later.

[@ine388]

Hi Stewart! Thanks so much for this great tutorial! Quick question, when I try to schedule a post as carrousel, I don't have the option to add multiple pages to the post or different media format. It only allows me to post a single image and it says: "Instagram business only accepts one page per post". I have the pro version. I would really appreciate your help on this!

[@StewartGauld]

Welcome! Yes unfortunately there are limitations just like this one with Canvas Content Planner.

[@ine388]

@@StewartGauld Awww :( I hope they fix it soon. Thanks so much for your answer!!

[@thevirginiamaryannshow]

I've run into problems using bulk create. I imported a csv file and generated 30 different quotes, all within the same canva design - so 30 pages of Instagram posts. When I tried to schedule the post i ran into problems. I would go to schedule, select the date, channel and page. I did this 30 times and then discovered only the final attempt had actually saved to the scheduler. It seems I need to make copies of my design to schedule it which seems to defeat the object. I've spent ages googling and cant find anything that mentions this. As it stands I've now got 30 copies of my 30 page design sitting in my canva lol - any ideas?

[@StewartGauld]

I'll have to look into this.

[@IvorMorgan-u5g]

I had the same problem. It seems you can only schedule 1-page of a multipage project at a time. In the end I downloaded 30 pages as PNGs and scheduled them one at a time into Twitter. Is there a way to convert a multi-page project into a set of one-page projects?

[@taniapinacho4774]

I am having the same issue. I don’t want multiple copies of my project just because I copied a scheduled post

[@BrettIngram-w9p]

Can i post across multiple social channels for the same post?

[@StewartGauld]

You sure can!

[@muhammadzakwan5011]

can we post / connect via multiple facebook page?

[@StewartGauld]

Just one FB page.

[@michelledadachanji3008]

Hiya, thanks for this great intro video! Can you add a location tag on this scheduler for each post?

[@StewartGauld]

Thanks! Not through Canva at the moment.

[@julieann5196]

Is this like creating a post in Face book shop and then scheduling it in Face book? What would the difference be?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey Julie, Yes, however, you can create in Canva and then simultaneously post across all your different channels. Just a better system then using FB alone.

[@julieann5196]

Thanks Stewart.👍

[@Dwaasbanaan_]

Hi can i use this planner for mutiple instagram accounts?

[@StewartGauld]

No just the one IG connection.

[@MaryHanover-x7f]

how do you separate the comments in the planner since Twitter has a word count restriction but instagram you can have a longer caption?

[@StewartGauld]

Unfortunately you will have to create two seperate campaigns or keep the caption to a minimum.

[@fabolosahot]

good information but there is no 3 dots on my Canva (so sad)

[@StewartGauld]

Can you see the Calendar on the left hand side?

[@roxannanolan8425]

How do I add more than one page?

[@2headedgeek]

Just to note, if you use the iPad app or access the website via the browser you can't keep adding channels, you have to keep duplicating the post then selecting another channel individually. Also the Content Planner isn't added the Tools section, you have to access it via Apps.

[@StewartGauld]

Hey! Thanks for that.

[@jfox1411]

Great video but it looks like it's only available with a Teams account.

[@StewartGauld]

Are you using Pro? You should be able to access it.

[@jfox1411]

@@StewartGauld I do and on my left menu it says Magic Studio-Projects-Templates-Brand-Apps in descending order. When I look at the features, it says (for Pro) Schedule social media content to 8 platforms. I'm confused now. :)

[@Reeyah]

But how many post can i schedule in a day?

[@StewartGauld]

I'm not sure if there is a cap.

[@brigitas9176]

My canva has no tools or content planner on the side bar. I'm using free 30 days trial. Please help !

[@StewartGauld]

The pro plan? 30 day trial?

[@brigitas9176]

@@StewartGauld Yes, I finally found it, it was hidden deeper

[@omega_nebula_dub]

@@brigitas9176 It looks like its been updated cus its the same for me

[@General111100]

can you connect multiple instagram accounts?

[@StewartGauld]

Not on one account no.

[@SteveMandylifestyle]

The facebook page I want to connect does not come up. Is there anything I can try?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey Steve, As an option to post too?

[@SteveMandylifestyle]

@@StewartGauld At the moment I am an admin on about 10 pages, but only 3 are on the drop down. I want to link to one of the other pages. How can I make this happen?

[@SenseSoul]

Great information! Can you share how to create a cartoon similar to yours?

[@StewartGauld]

Hey mate! I actually used Fiverr for this. But there are also many apps that help you.

[@SharedMasterxD]

u can have multiple instagram chanels?

[@StewartGauld]

Juts one per account I believe.

[@atifali-oh3jc]

Hello Can U Tell Me how i invite many people fro business suite app with phone plz tell

[@StewartGauld]

Sorry?

[@atifali-oh3jc]

@@StewartGauld why

[@diannebrown3843]

Can this post to my FB profile?

[@StewartGauld]

Sure can!

[@mindful47]

i don't understand why canva doesn't let us schedule multiple posts to instagram within one design

[@StewartGauld]

Hey mate, What do you mean? I'm sure you can.

[@lignopure]

@@StewartGauld means that you can't schedule carousels, which is a pity... without that function, the calendar is useless to us =(

[@mariezens]

I’m having the same problem. I batch content and can’t schedule each post within one file. You have to copy it over and over

[@azfarhaider100]

@@lignopurehi did you find a solution to this?

[@azfarhaider100]

@@mariezenshi did you find a solution to this posting carousels? Tks

[@uprisefx8763]

can l connect two or more facebook account or two instagram account

[@StewartGauld]

Just one set.