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How To Edit Posts

Learn how to easily edit your Pending or published posts in Publish with our step-by-step guide.

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How to Edit Posts in Publish: Complete Guide Before and After Publishing

Publish allows you to schedule and manage social media posts for connected social accounts. You can edit posts while they are waiting to be published, update supported published posts, change scheduled times, replace images, and review rejected or failed posts.

Editing behavior depends on the post status:

  • Pending: Almost all post fields can be edited.
  • Processing: Background Worker is working on the post. This means the post is currently being prepared or published and cannot be edited through the normal workflow.
  • Published: Supported text fields can be updated on compatible social channels.
  • Rejected: The post was rejected and must be reviewed, corrected, and scheduled again according to the workflow rules.

Edit Pending Posts

To edit a post:

  1. Open the Publish dashboard.
  2. Review the schedule cards. Each card has a View Posts Button.
  3. Open the required schedule by clicking the View Posts button.
  4. Find the post in the posts table.
  5. Click the Edit icon in the Actions column.
  6. Update the available fields in the Edit Post dialog.
  7. Click Save Changes.

The system automatically refreshes the schedule and post list after a successful update.

Understanding the Edit Post Dialog

The Edit Post dialog can include the following fields:

  • Image URL
  • Post title
  • Post description
  • Post link
  • Schedule date and time
  • Save Changes and Cancel buttons

Some fields are disabled after publication. For example, a published post cannot have its image or scheduled publishing time changed through the dashboard editor because publishing has already occurred.

Editing an Image Before Publishing

Replace the Pending Post Image

Only a Pending post can have its image replaced through the Publish edit workflow.

  1. Open the post from its schedule.
  2. Click the Edit button.
  3. Click Change beside the image URL.
  4. Select a new image from your device.
  5. Wait for the upload to finish.
  6. Confirm the new image in the preview.
  7. Click Save Changes.

Uploading an image does not immediately update the scheduled post. The image becomes associated with the post only after you save the changes.

Image Requirements

  • The image must be a supported image file.
  • The image should meet the size and quality requirements of the destination platforms.

Why You Should Replace an Image

You may need to replace an image when:

  • The wrong product or campaign image was selected.
  • The image has poor resolution or cropping.
  • Branding, pricing, or promotional information has changed.
  • The image contains outdated information.
  • A platform requires a different image aspect ratio.
  • The campaign creative needs to be improved.

Editing the Post Title

The post title can contain up to 100 characters. The title will be applied only on Pinterest. In Facebook & Instagram; Titles & links are fully ignored. Learn More!

A good title should:

  • Clearly explain the purpose of the post.
  • Include the product, campaign, or offer name when relevant.
  • Stay concise and readable.
  • Use a natural tone that matches your brand.
  • Do not use misleading or exaggerated claims.
  • Remain within the 100-character limit.

Editing the Post Description

The description is the main text published with the post. It can contain up to 2,150 characters. Only the description can be updated after publishing. Remember, on Instagram you can't edit the description. For example, if a post has all (FB, IG, & Pinterest) publishing channels, the description update will be applied only on Facebook & Pinterest; Instagram will be ignored.

Link Validation Checklist

  • The URL should use HTTPS.
  • The domain should be spelled correctly.
  • The destination page should be live.
  • Tracking parameters should be correct.
  • The URL should not contain accidental spaces or broken characters.
  • The destination should match the post's content and promotion.

Always test the link before saving and publishing the post.

The link will be applied only on Pinterest. If a post has all channels, link changes will be applied only on Pinterest.

Editing the Timezone

You can't edit the timezone after a schedule is created wheater you're post is pending, or in any status.

Changing the Schedule Date and Time

A Pending post's publishing date and time can be changed if the post has not started processing or publishing.

  1. Open the Edit Post dialog for the post you want to change the time or date.
  2. Open the Schedule Date & Time field.
  3. Choose a date.
  4. Select the preferred publishing time.
  5. Click Save Changes.

The new schedule must be in the future. You cannot schedule a post for a past date or time.

Editing Posts After Publishing

Published posts can be edited only through supported social-platform update methods. The dashboard disables the image, timezone, and schedule fields for a published post.

The editable fields for a published post are:

  • Post title (Pinterest only)
  • Post description (Facebook & Pinterest)
  • Post link (Pinterest only)

Editing a published post does not create a new published post. The system attempts to update the existing post wherever supported. If it was published by SOFRIQ

Remember, posts not published by SOFRIQ can't be edited even once a social channel connection expires and is subsequently reconnected, previously published posts from the former connection session cannot be edited within SOFRIQ.

How Published Post Editing Works

When you save changes for a published post:

  1. The system reads the saved post status.
  2. The title, description, and link are validated.
  3. The system identifies the connected social channels.
  4. Each destination is processed separately.
  5. Supported platforms receive the update request.
  6. Unsupported platforms receive a warning or skip result.
  7. The local post record is updated after successful supported updates.

If one destination fails, the dashboard displays the destination, platform, and reason for the failure. Review all channel results instead of assuming that every platform was updated successfully.

Editing Published Posts on Pinterest

Pinterest supports published Pin updates through the API.

Pinterest can update:

  • Pin title
  • Pin description
  • Pin destination link

The Pinterest account and destination must still be connected. The access token must be valid, and the saved Pinterest Pin ID must still exist.

After editing, verify the Pin directly in the relevant Pinterest board.

Editing Published Posts on Facebook

Facebook supports updating published post content through the API.

The update combines the title and description into the published Facebook post message.

After an update, verify the actual Facebook Page post because platform formatting and caching may cause the content to appear differently for a short period.

Facebook updates can fail when:

  • The Facebook Page is disconnected.
  • The access token has expired.
  • Required permissions are missing.
  • The Facebook external post ID is unavailable.
  • The platform rejects the new content.

Editing Published Posts on Instagram

Instagram does not support editing published media through the current API workflow. Instagram posts can therefore have the following limitations:

  • The published Instagram caption may not change automatically.
  • The scheduled image cannot be changed through the published-post editor.
  • The Instagram post must be edited manually in Instagram.
  • The system displays a warning explaining that Instagram was not changed.

For substantial caption or image changes on Instagram, edit the post directly inside Instagram or delete the scheduled copy and create a new post according to your campaign workflow.

Platform-Specific Editing Summary

Platform Published Editing Support Available Updates Recommendation
Pinterest Supported Title, description, and link Verify the updated Pin after saving.
Facebook Supported Description can be edited Verify the Facebook Page post.
Instagram Not supported by the current API workflow Manual edit required Edit directly in Instagram and review the warning.

Editing Processing or In-Progress Posts

When a post status is Processing, publishing is already in progress.

During this state:

  • Do not assume that editing the post will cancel the publication attempt.
  • Wait for processing to finish or fail.
  • Check the final status and platform results.
  • Edit the post again only if the status permits editing.

Editing during processing can create differences between the scheduled content, the local post record, and the content sent to social platforms.

Editing Rejected Posts

A post may be marked as Rejected when a platform or publishing worker cannot publish it.

Before editing and rescheduling a rejected post:

  1. Check the rejection reason. 
  2. After each post is published, an email will be sent to the SOFRIQ account owner. If the post is rejected, that email contains the actual reason.
  3. Review platform account permissions.
  4. Confirm that the selected destination still exists.
  5. Verify the image requirements.
  6. Check the description for restricted or unsupported content.
  7. Correct the link for Pinterest only.
  8. Reconnect the account if the connection has expired.
  9. Schedule the corrected post again.

The backend currently permits normal content edits for Pending posts only. Therefore, rejected posts should first be reviewed and restored to the correct scheduling workflow before attempting another publication.

Note: you can't make an retry to failed posts. Check email for the reason, fix that reason, and create a new schedule to schedule that failed post.

Character Limits

Field Maximum Length
Post Title 100 characters
Post Description 2,150 characters
Post Link 500 characters

Content exceeding these limits is truncated before the post is saved.

Post Editing Best Practices

Do

  • Edit Pending posts before they enter Processing status.
  • Preview images before saving.
  • Use clear and readable titles.
  • Keep descriptions relevant and platform-appropriate.
  • Verify links.
  • Schedule enough time for a final review.
  • Verify published content directly on connected platforms.
  • Save small, intentional changes instead of replacing everything at once.

Do Not

  • Do not schedule posts in the past.
  • Do not edit a Processing post unless the workflow specifically allows it.
  • Do not expect an Instagram published post to update automatically.
  • Do not assume that every platform success message confirms every destination.
  • Do not publish promotional claims without legal or business verification.
  • Do not use misleading links or destination pages.

Common Editing Errors and Solutions

Error: Post Not Found

Possible causes:

  • The post was deleted.
  • The post belongs to a different account.
  • The schedule data was refreshed, and the old post reference is no longer valid.

Solutions:

  • Refresh the Publish page.
  • Open the schedule again.
  • Confirm that you are logged into the correct account.
  • Recreate the post if it was permanently deleted.

Error: Only Pending Posts Can Be Edited

Cause:

The post status is Processing or Rejected.

Solution:

  • Use the published-post editor for supported Published updates.
  • Wait until a Processing post receives a final status.
  • Review and reschedule a Rejected post correctly.

Error: A Valid HTTPS Image URL Is Required

Possible causes:

  • The image URL is empty.
  • The URL uses HTTP instead of HTTPS.
  • The image URL is malformed.
  • The URL is not an active public media-library image.

Solutions:

  • Upload the image through the media library.
  • Use a complete HTTPS URL.
  • Confirm that the image is active and public.
  • Upload the file again if the previous upload failed.

Error: The Replacement Image Must Be an Active Public Image in Your Media Library

Cause:

The image is external, private, inactive, or not correctly registered after upload.

Solution:

  1. Select the image through Publish's media workflow.
  2. Wait for the upload and media registration to complete.
  3. Verify that the media type is image and visibility is public.
  4. Retry the update.

Error: Schedule Date Must Be in the Future

Cause:

Selected an old time.

Solutions:

  • Select a future date.
  • Check the device clock.
  • Select a time after the current local time.

Error: Platform Rejected the Update

Possible causes:

  • The platform rejected the wording or format.
  • The external post ID is invalid.
  • Required platform permissions are missing.
  • The platform connection has expired.

Solutions:

  • Review platform publishing rules.
  • Shorten or revise the text.
  • Retry the update after correcting the issue.
  • Edit the post manually in the platform application where API editing is unavailable.

Error: Destination Is Disconnected or No Longer Exists

Possible causes:

  • The Facebook Page was disconnected.
  • The Pinterest board was removed.
  • The account was disconnected.
  • The destination ID is no longer valid.

Solutions:

  • Select the valid destination again.
  • Retry the post update.

The best solution is to create a new schedule.

Error: Image Upload Failed Due to a Network Error

Possible causes:

  • The internet connection was interrupted.
  • The signed upload request timed out.
  • The upload service was temporarily unavailable.

Solutions:

  • Check the internet connection.
  • Retry with a smaller image.
  • Wait for the upload service to recover.
  • Refresh the page and repeat the upload.

Error: Changes Do Not Appear After Saving

Solutions:

  • Refresh the browser page.
  • Close and reopen the schedule dialog.
  • Clear the browser cache if old content is displayed.
  • Check that the API returned a successful update response.
  • Verify the post directly on each connected platform.

Error: Multiple Platforms Are Only Partially Updated

Possible causes:

  • One platform supports editing, but another does not.
  • One token expired.
  • One destination ID is missing or invalid.
  • Instagram was included in the current API workflow.

Solutions:

  • Read each result in the warning message.
  • Reconnect the failed account.
  • Verify supported platforms directly.
  • Edit Instagram manually.
  • Retry only after correcting the failed destination.

Conclusion

Editing posts in Publish is designed to give users control over scheduled content before publication while providing limited content updates after publication on supported platforms.

Pending posts offer the widest editing options: image, title, description, link, timezone, and schedule date and time. Published posts can be updated only in supported fields and supported channels. Instagram currently requires manual editing of published media, while Pinterest and Facebook can receive API-based updates.

For a reliable publishing workflow, edit posts before they enter Processing, verify timezone and schedule information, use valid media-library images, reconnect expired social accounts, review all channel results, and always confirm the final published content on the social platforms. You can update the description using the description field in the Edit Dialog. This update applies to Facebook and Pinterest, but please note that Instagram posts cannot be edited.