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How this automation works
Quickly share updates to your Buffer queue with one tap. This Applet runs when you press the Button widget and automatically adds your preset message to Buffer for scheduled posting. It’s great for fast sharing or posting ideas without opening any app. Note: Install the IFTTT app and add the Button widget to your home screen.
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Trigger ingredients
ShareURL
Latitude
Longitude
LocationMapURL
LocationMapImageURL
OccurredAt
Then
Action fields
message
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Any new post in Buffer
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
Button press
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.
New photo in Buffer
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add a new photo to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
Add photo to Buffer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will add a photo to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.
Add to Buffer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.
Add photo to Buffer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will add a photo to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.
Add to Buffer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.
Any new post in Buffer
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
Button press
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.
New photo in Buffer
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add a new photo to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
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About Buffer
Buffer is an intuitive social media management platform trusted by more than 5,000,000 brands, businesses, agencies, and individuals to help drive social media results.
Buffer is an intuitive social media management platform trusted by more than 5,000,000 brands, businesses, agencies, and individuals to help drive social media results.
About Button widget
Make buttons and control other services with a single tap. This service creates widgets that you can use from the home screen of your Android or iOS device.
Make buttons and control other services with a single tap. This service creates widgets that you can use from the home screen of your Android or iOS device.