# How to schedule Instagram Reels

> How to schedule Instagram Reels in Repping.AI: pick the Reel post type, add one video, set the cover and caption, and choose a time.

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.

## How to schedule Instagram Reels

1. Connect your Instagram professional account to Repping.AI.
2. Open the composer and choose Reel as the Instagram post type.
3. Add one vertical video, then write the caption and an optional first comment.
4. Set the cover image, share to feed, or trial Reel options if you need them.
5. Pick a date and time, schedule the Reel, then check it on Instagram after it publishes.

## 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.

## FAQ

### 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.

Source: https://learn.repping.ai/schedule-instagram-reels