Facebook Profiles Can Now Schedule Posts from Desktop

Facebook has finally added a long-awaited feature: the ability for personal profiles to schedule posts directly from desktop.

This rollout changes how creators, community managers, and social sellers plan their daily updates without relying on business pages or mobile workarounds.

Many users already have access to the feature, while others say it’s slowly rolling out again after briefly disappearing earlier this year.

It’s especially useful for those who manage content calendars, run campaigns, or share regular updates.

How to Schedule a Facebook Profile Post from Desktop

The new scheduling feature works directly from your personal Facebook profile, not a business page.

If you already have access, you can set up your post in minutes.

Here’s how it works step-by-step:

1. Go to your Facebook profile (not your Page).

2. Click the box that says “What’s on your mind?” to start a post.

3. Add your content — text, photo, or video. Then click Next.

4. You’ll land on a Post Settings window showing your preview, audience, and a new option called Scheduling.

5. Toggle from Publish Now to Schedule, then select your preferred date and time.

6. Click Schedule again if a second confirmation appears.

That’s it. Your personal post will now publish automatically at your chosen time.

Quick notes:

• The feature is rolling out gradually, so some users may not see it yet.

• If it disappears, it may still be under testing for select regions.

• Those using a Professional Dashboard might have early access before others.

Why Many Creators Prefer Scheduling from Desktop

While mobile scheduling has existed for years, many creators say desktop posting feels faster and easier to control.

It allows for better formatting, easier access to saved media, and a smoother workflow when managing multiple posts.

Here’s why desktop scheduling is becoming the go-to:

• Convenience: Typing long captions and adding media is simpler with a keyboard and larger screen.

• Batch creation: Creators can prepare several posts at once, ideal for planners and marketers.

• Preview accuracy: Desktop previews better reflect how posts will appear publicly.

• Content backup: Drafts and assets are easier to store and organize locally.

For creators running personal brands, this small update can save hours each week.

Many hope Facebook will next extend this feature to third-party tools and bulk scheduling, which used to exist years ago.

What Users Are Saying About the Rollout and Missing Access

User feedback shows mixed experiences. Some have had the feature for weeks, while others saw it vanish after briefly appearing.

Many suspect Facebook is still testing it across regions and devices.

Several creators reported the following patterns:

• Early access confusion: A few users with the Professional Dashboard got the feature first. Others saw it removed after a short trial.

• Platform inconsistency: Those on MacBooks or desktop browsers sometimes lost access while mobile users kept it.

• Feature envy: Many are frustrated that business pages and third-party tools can schedule, but personal profiles still face limits.

One creator mentioned using the feature to pre-schedule 30 days of gratitude prompts, calling it a time-saver. Others simply appreciate having the same control they already had on mobile.

Despite complaints, there’s a sense of optimism that the rollout will become permanent once Facebook finishes testing.

What This Means for Creators and Marketers Going Forward

This update signals a shift in how Facebook treats personal profiles. By allowing desktop scheduling, Facebook is acknowledging that individuals, not just brands, are now driving engagement.

For marketers and creators, this change opens up several benefits:

• Easier content planning without relying on business tools

• Improved workflow for personal brands and small creators

• Greater posting flexibility across time zones and campaigns

It also hints that Facebook may soon expand scheduling access to external schedulers, which many professionals have been asking for.

That would bring back the simplicity of managing multiple platforms from one dashboard, something that was common in the early 2010s.

RoboRhythms.com will continue tracking this rollout to see whether Facebook eventually brings bulk scheduling or API access back for profile posts.