Schedule posts automatically on approval is a workspace setting that schedules a post as soon as it is approved, as long as the post already has a date and time.
It saves clicks for teams where the person who approves a post is not the person who schedules it.
→ How to turn on automatic scheduling on approval
→ When a post is scheduled automatically
→ What happens if an approval is revoked
→ Frequently asked questions
How to turn on automatic scheduling on approval
- Open your workspace's approval settings.
- Enable Schedule posts automatically on approval.
You can turn it on or off at any time.
Good to know: The setting appears when the workspace uses the Optional, Required or Multi-level approval workflow. See Approvals and approval workflows.
When a post is scheduled automatically
When an approver approves a post, Planable schedules it automatically if the post:
- has a date and time set in the future
- is not already scheduled or published
- is on a connected social media page (not a universal content page)
- passes the platform's publishing checks, for example valid media and copy
If any of these is missing, the post is approved but stays unscheduled. Add a date or fix the post, then schedule it manually.
With Multi-level approvals, the post is scheduled when the last level approves it.
What happens if an approval is revoked
When this setting is on and someone revokes the approval of a scheduled post, Planable also unschedules the post. It will not be published until it is approved again.
Frequently asked questions
Does a post need a date and time to be scheduled automatically?
Yes. Planable only schedules approved posts that already have a date and time in the future. Approved posts without a date stay as drafts until you schedule them.
Does automatic scheduling work with Multi-level approvals?
Yes. With Multi-level approvals, the post is scheduled automatically when the last approval level approves it.
What happens to a scheduled post if its approval is revoked?
If Schedule posts automatically on approval is turned on, revoking the approval also unschedules the post.
Can I schedule blog posts or newsletters automatically on approval?
No. Planable does not publish content on universal content pages, so those posts are not scheduled automatically. Mark them as published once they are live.