This interactive demo was created free with Storylane in 2 minutes. Create your own demo
This interactive demo was created free with Storylane in 2 minutes. Create your own demo
Start free
All Tutorials /Buffer

How to Reconnect Social Accounts in Buffer

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to reconnect a disconnected social account in Buffer.

Quick summary

Reconnecting a social account in Buffer restores your ability to schedule and publish content without interruption. This process takes under a minute using the Manage Channels settings in Buffer's Publish tab.


Steps

  1. On Buffer's Publish tab, go to the bottom-left corner and tap Manage Channels.
  2. Find the specific social account you want to reconnect, then click the More Options button next to it.
  3. Select Refresh Connection to proceed with restoring the account link.
  4. Click Give Access to accept the terms and grant the necessary permissions.
  5. The selected social account will now be successfully reconnected to Buffer.

📌 Why this matters

Keeping social accounts connected in Buffer is essential for uninterrupted social media scheduling and publishing. When a platform like Pinterest or Instagram revokes access, Buffer's Reconnect Social Accounts feature lets users restore the connection in seconds — no need to delete and re-add the channel. This reduces downtime for social media managers and ensures scheduled posts continue publishing on time. For teams managing multiple channels, a fast and reliable reconnection flow directly protects content consistency and campaign performance.
Your product deserves an interactive demo
Start free
Similar Articles
Buffer

How to Schedule Recurring Content Themes in Buffer

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
Buffer

How to Break Long-Form Content Into Buffer Posts

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
Buffer

How to Create Post Templates in Buffer

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
No items found.
Platform
Interactive Demos
Sandbox Demos
Hubs
RepX
Integrations
Solutions
Product Marketers
Growth & Demand Gen
Sales Reps & AEs
Presales & SEs
Customer Success
Product Managers
Customers
Demo Showcase
Customer Stories
Finer Demos Club
Features
Demo Signals
Personalization
Deal Intelligence
Resources
Blog
The Plot
Tutorials
Help Docs
What’s New
Demo Dundies
Company
Careers
Pricing
Partners
Contact
Trust Center
Backed by
Chrome Extension Icon
Chrome extension
Download
Desktop app
Download
Built in San Francisco Bay Area - ©2026 Storylane
Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
X Corp (formerly Twitter)LinkedIn
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More
Got it
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More
Got it