Who This Is For / When to Use
This article is for Kyrios users who manage Facebook Pages and want to:
Schedule Facebook Reels in advance
Publish Facebook Stories without logging into Facebook
Maintain consistent posting schedules
Improve reach and engagement
Prerequisites
Before posting Facebook Reels or Stories:
Social Planner must be enabled
At least one Facebook Page must be connected
You must have publishing access to the Facebook Page
Step 1: Connect Your Facebook Page
Navigate to Marketing → Social Planner.
Click Add New Social.
Select Connect Facebook.
Complete Facebook authentication and choose your page.
Once connected, the page becomes available for posting.
Step 2: Open the Post Composer
In Social Planner, click New Post.
Select Create New Post from the dropdown menu.
This opens the Social Post composer.
Step 3: Select Facebook and Choose Reel or Story
In the Post to field, select your Facebook Page.
Expand Facebook options.
Choose how the post should publish:
Reel
Story
This determines how the content appears on Facebook.
Step 4: Add Content and Media
Enter your caption in the content editor.
Upload media:
Reel: Video content
Story: One image or one video
Preview the post in the right-hand panel.
Stories do not support captions published directly on Facebook.
Step 5: Use Follow-Up Comments (Recommended for Reels)
For Reels, links should be added as a follow-up comment instead of the caption.
Benefits:
Preserves organic reach
Improves engagement
Keeps captions clean
This option is available directly below the content editor.
Step 6: Publish or Schedule the Post
At the bottom of the composer, choose one of the following actions:
Post Now
Schedule Post
Send for Approval
Schedule Recurring Posts
Add to Queue
Select a date and time if scheduling, then confirm.
Content Requirements
Facebook Story Requirements
Images: JPG, PNG, GIF (max 4 MB)
Videos:
Minimum: 3 seconds
Maximum: 90 seconds
Max size: 1 GB
Minimum resolution: 540 × 960
Facebook Reel Notes
Video-based content is recommended
Links should be added via follow-up comments
Benefits of Scheduling Reels and Stories
Increased Reach: Maintain consistent posting schedules
Efficient Management: Plan content ahead of time
Enhanced Engagement: Follow-up comments improve visibility
Pro Tips
Use follow-up comments for links on Reels
Test different posting times to find peak engagement
Review performance metrics after publishing
Additional Notes
Stories support only one image or video
Thumbnails and OG meta tags are not supported for Stories
Captions are not published directly on Facebook Stories
FAQ
Can I schedule posts for Facebook groups?
No. Scheduling is only supported for Facebook Pages. Group posts publish as regular posts.
How do I edit a scheduled post?
Go to Social Planner, locate the scheduled post, and select Edit.
What content types can be used in Facebook Reels?
Reels support video, text, and media-based content.
What file formats are supported for Facebook Stories?
Images: JPG, PNG, GIF (up to 4 MB).
Videos: Any format, up to 1 GB, 3–90 seconds, minimum 540 × 960 resolution.
Will Reels and Stories publish automatically?
Yes. Once scheduled, posts publish automatically at the selected time.
Can I track performance after publishing?
Yes. Engagement metrics such as views and interactions are available after publishing through Facebook and connected analytics.