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Saving a draft vs. scheduling a post
A draft needs a caption and a channel. Scheduling adds one rule: the time has to be at least five minutes from now.
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1. Both need a caption and a channel
A blank caption or no channel selected blocks either action. There's no such thing as a completely empty draft.
2. A draft doesn't need a date or time at all
Save it with nothing decided about when it goes out. Scheduling is the only action that asks for a time.
3. Scheduling adds one rule: at least five minutes out
Pick a time in the past, or less than five minutes from now, and scheduling is blocked with the reason stated plainly, never a silent rejection.
Questions
Does a draft need a date and time?
No. A draft needs only a caption and a channel, so you can save it with nothing decided about when it goes out. Scheduling is the only action that asks for a time.
How soon can a post be scheduled?
At least five minutes from now. A time in the past, or less than five minutes away, blocks scheduling, and the reason is stated plainly.
Can I save an empty draft?
No. A blank caption or no channel selected blocks both saving a draft and scheduling, so there is no such thing as a completely empty draft.
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Draft now, decide the timing later.
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