How to Delete or Cancel Scheduled Posts

Need to remove a scheduled post? Learn how to delete or cancel scheduled posts in Posttely before they're published.

When to Delete Scheduled Posts

• Content is no longer relevant
• Post contains errors
• Change in strategy
• Duplicate posts
• Content needs revision

Step-by-Step Deletion Process

1. Go to Scheduled Posts: Navigate to Scheduled Posts or Calendar
2. Find the Post: Locate the scheduled post you want to delete
3. Click Delete: Click the Delete button or trash icon
4. Confirm: Confirm you want to delete the post
5. Deletion: Post is removed from schedule

Deleting from Calendar View

1. Open Calendar view
2. Click on the scheduled post
3. Select Delete option
4. Confirm deletion
5. Post is removed

Deleting from Scheduled Posts List

1. Go to Scheduled Posts page
2. Find post in the list
3. Click Delete button
4. Confirm deletion
5. Post is removed from schedule

Bulk Deletion

1. Select multiple scheduled posts
2. Choose Delete from bulk actions
3. Confirm bulk deletion
4. All selected posts are deleted

What Happens When You Delete?

• Post is removed from schedule
• Scheduled task is cancelled
• Post will not be published
• Post is removed from calendar
• Cannot be undone

Important Notes

• Deletion is permanent
• Cannot undo after deletion
• Only affects scheduled posts
• Published posts cannot be deleted this way
• Review before deleting

Alternative: Edit Instead of Delete

• Consider editing instead of deleting
• Update content if possible
• Reschedule if timing is the issue
• Change channels if needed
• Save time by editing

Best Practices

• Review posts before scheduling
• Double-check before deleting
• Use bulk deletion for cleanup
• Keep important posts
• Regularly review scheduled posts

Troubleshooting

If you can't delete a post:

• Check if post has been published
• Verify you have permission
• Ensure post is in scheduled status
• Try refreshing the page
• Contact support at help@posttely.com