Step-by-step guide
How to schedule Instagram Reels
To schedule an Instagram Reel in Repping.AI, connect a professional account, choose Reel as the post type, add one vertical video, write the caption and pick a time. You can set a cover image, share the Reel to your feed, run it as a trial Reel, and add a first comment.
Start for freeSteps
- 1Connect your Instagram professional account to Repping.AI.
- 2Open the composer and choose Reel as the Instagram post type.
- 3Add one vertical video, then write the caption and an optional first comment.
- 4Set the cover image, share to feed, or trial Reel options if you need them.
- 5Pick a date and time, schedule the Reel, then check it on Instagram after it publishes.
Helpful tips
Test ideas with trial Reels
Turn on Trial reel in the composer, then choose manual graduation or automatic graduation if the Reel performs.
Keep the caption and cover ready
Write the caption and pick the cover in advance, so the only step left is the schedule.
Add music in Instagram
The audio name field names your original audio and does not add music. If a song is essential, add it in Instagram before you publish.
Instagram support in Repping.AI today
Publishing: Live. Post performance metrics: collected daily for published posts.
Supported formats and options
- Feed images
- Feed videos
- Carousels with up to 10 images or videos
- Reels, including trial Reels, a cover image, and share to feed
- Stories with one image or video
- First comment on feed posts, carousels, and Reels
- Up to 3 collaborators, user tags, location, and alt text
- AI-generated content label
Setup
- Connect an Instagram professional account with Instagram Login.
Platform rules to know
- Instagram publishing works with professional accounts.
- Instagram's publishing API accepts JPEG images only.
- Instagram's API cannot add the paid partnership label. Add that label in the Instagram app.
Platform rules and related tools
Platform rules, limits and sources
Frequently asked questions
Can I schedule Instagram Reels for free?
Create your page and use free tools. Free includes 3 lifetime posts and 10 lifetime AI credits. Creator adds full publishing and a monthly AI credit allowance.
Does Instagram's API support Reels?
Yes. Instagram's content publishing guide covers Reels, Stories, single media and carousels for professional accounts.
Does Repping.AI publish Reels?
Yes. Repping.AI creates a REELS container, waits for Instagram to process the video, then publishes it at your chosen time.
Do I need a professional account?
Instagram's publishing guide is written for professional accounts. Switch before you connect.
How is this different from the Instagram scheduler page?
This guide is the step-by-step how-to. The Instagram scheduler page covers the sourced API rules and what Repping.AI supports today.