Before you start
Steps
Open "Schedule"
On a computer, choose "Social Schedule" in the main menu. On a phone, tap "Schedule" in the bottom bar.
You should see: Your calendar, with a "Generate posts" button at the top.
Open ScheduleTap "Generate posts"
Autopilot writes a batch of posts for you. Give it a moment the first time.
You should see: A page called "Generate posts" with one post on a card and 3 hints above it.
Go to Generate postsTap "Best Time To Post"
This shows the day and time the post will go out if you approve it.
You should see: The day, date and time for this post.
Tap "Why This Post?"
Read why Autopilot wrote the post. It helps you decide.
You should see: A short reason for the post, under the card.
Swipe right, or tap "Approve"
Drag the card to the right, or tap "Approve" under it. There is no extra confirmation.
You should see: The card flies off and the next post appears. The approved post is on your schedule.
Tap "Schedule" to check it
The back link at the top takes you to your calendar. Open the day shown on the card.
You should see: The post is on the calendar and in the Up next list.
What each swipe does
| You do this | Button | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Swipe right | Approve | The post goes on your schedule at the time on the card. |
| Swipe left | Reject | The post is skipped and removed from the deck. |
To get more posts, keep swiping. Autopilot loads the next batch as you near the end. See how to skip or delete a post.
How to approve a draft
A draft is a post that sits on your calendar but isn't waiting on Facebook. It shows a "Draft" tag in the Up next list. To schedule it, right-click it on a computer, or press and hold it on a phone. Then choose "Schedule on platforms".
How many posts you can approve
Free schedules 3 posts a week, Monday to Sunday. Pro schedules up to 3 a day. Past that, Autopilot shows a message and the post isn't scheduled. See what to do when you hit a plan limit.
What happens next
An approved post goes out at its time. There's no second approval, so the schedule is where you check what's coming.
- Change the wording first with how to edit a post.
- Move it to another day with how to reschedule a post.
- Every post is fact-checked before you see it. Here's what the quality check does.
If something's not right
I swiped right and got a message about my plan
Your plan has a limit on scheduled posts. See what to do when you hit a plan limit.
I approved a post but can't find it
Check the day shown under Best Time To Post, then open that week. See how to read your schedule. If it's there but never appeared on Facebook, see what to do when a post didn't go out.
Generate posts shows an error
Tap "Retry". If it keeps happening, check your Page connection with what to do when a post didn't go out.
Still stuck?
Email us what you were trying to do and what you saw. A person on the team will write back.
support@ampere-autopilot.com