Instagram: How to Edit a Scheduled Live Video

Users can make changes to streams before they take place

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Instagram allows users to schedule Live videos up to three months in advance. If you schedule an Instagram Live video but later need to make changes to the event (for instance, if you need to change the event’s start time), our guide will show you how this is done.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: On the Instagram Live camera, tap the calendar icon on the left side of the screen.


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Step 2: Tap the three dots to the right of the scheduled Live video you want to edit.


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Step 3: Tap “Edit.”


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Step 4: Tap the title and/or the start time for your Live video to make your desired changes.


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Step 5: Tap “Done” to save your changes.


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