BActionBufferUpdated May 2026

How do I schedule a Buffer post for a specific time?

Short answer: Drop the "Buffer → Schedule Update for Specific Time" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 6 Buffer actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Profile IDs profile_ids	string	Required	Comma-separated profile IDs to post to
Text text	string	Required	Post text content
Scheduled At (Unix Timestamp) scheduled_at	string	Required	Unix timestamp (seconds) when the update should be published
Link media_link	string	Optional	Optional link to attach
Shorten Links shorten	options	Optional	Shorten URLs using Buffer's shortener

Sample request

{
  "profile_ids": "e.g. 4eb854340acb04e870000010",
  "text": "What's on your mind?",
  "scheduled_at": "1712839200",
  "media_link": "https://example.com/article",
  "shorten": "{{trigger.shorten}}"
}

Returns

{
  "success": true,
  "updates": [
    {
      "id": "4eccf2e1512f7e6307000001",
      "text": "Hello world",
      "due_at": 1712839200,
      "status": "buffer",
      "profile_id": "4eb854340acb04e870000010"
    }
  ]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Schedule Update for Specific Time.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Buffer

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Buffer

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Schedule Update for Specific Time.

What does the Schedule Update for Specific Time action do in Buffer?

Schedules a post for a precise time (vs Create Update which uses the queue). Useful for time-sensitive content — product-launch announcement at exactly 9am, event reminder 1 hour before start.

What inputs does Schedule Update for Specific Time require?

Required: Profile IDs, Text, Scheduled At (Unix Timestamp). Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Buffer returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Schedule Update for Specific Time support batch operations?

Yes. Run Schedule Update for Specific Time inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Buffer's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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