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Draft, processing, scheduled or in review: post statuses
Find out why a post is not visible and what to do next.
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Read the status before uploading again
| Status | What it means | Your next step |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | The post has not been submitted or published. | Finish the required details and review the audience. |
| Uploading / processing | The media is being transferred or prepared for playback. | Keep the upload open until transfer completes; check the post record. |
| Pending review | A community or safety review is required. | Check for feedback and wait for the recorded decision. |
| Scheduled | Publication is set for a later date and time. | Review the schedule and time zone shown in the editor. |
| Published | The post is live for its permitted audience. | Open the post and check its visibility. |
| Changes requested / rejected / removed | A review decision affects publication. | Read the reason and follow the available revision or appeal path. |
| Upload failed | The media transfer did not complete. | Check connectivity and file details before using the retry option. |
A published post can still have a limited audience
Community membership, age protections, blocks and public-preview settings can affect who sees a post. Check from the intended account and audience rather than relying only on a shared URL.