> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pinsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Publish Pins to Pinterest

> Create drafts, schedule Pins and manage publishing from Pinsearch.

Publishing sends Pins to a connected Pinterest account. Use it for designs made in Pin Maker, images you upload, or Pins created directly in Publishing.

## How Publishing works

| Section | Use it to |
| - | - |
| **Drafts** | Review images, copy, links and boards before choosing a publishing time. |
| **Queue** | See upcoming Pins in a list or calendar, change their order and adjust times. |
| **Published** | Find Pins sent through Pinsearch, open them on Pinterest or copy them back to Drafts. |
| **Settings** | Set queue times, time zone, spacing, tracking tags and email preferences. |

Drafts are not published automatically. A Pin enters the publishing workflow when you add it to the queue, schedule a time or choose **Publish now**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Pinterest and set queue times">
    Connect your account under **Settings → Pinterest**, then open **Publishing → Settings**. Check the time zone and add the days and times you want Pins to go out.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create or import drafts">
    Send designs from Pin Maker with **Add to Publishing**, or use **New Pin** and the additional creation options in Publishing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and schedule">
    Choose a board and review the Pin. Use **Add to queue** for your regular posting times, **Schedule Pin** for a specific time, or **Publish now** for immediate publication.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the outcome">
    Upcoming Pins appear in **Queue**. Successful Pins move to **Published**, where you can open the resulting Pinterest Pin.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Access and limits

Publishing is available on Free, Basic, Plus, Pro and Lifetime. It does not use article credits. Limits cover connected accounts, daily publication and Pins waiting in Drafts and Queue. Free also has a monthly scheduling allowance.

See [plan limits](/pinsearch-product-guides/billing-credits-and-access/compare-basic-plus-and-pro) before preparing a large batch.

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  <Card title="Create and review drafts" icon="file-pen-line" href="/pinsearch-product-guides/publishing/create-and-manage-pin-drafts">Upload images, edit copy and work with batches.</Card>
  <Card title="Queue and schedule Pins" icon="calendar-days" href="/pinsearch-product-guides/publishing/queue-and-schedule-pins">Choose regular posting times or a specific date.</Card>
  <Card title="Publishing settings" icon="settings" href="/pinsearch-product-guides/publishing/configure-publishing-settings">Control time zone, spacing and notifications.</Card>
  <Card title="Publishing problems" icon="circle-help" href="/pinsearch-product-guides/publishing/troubleshoot-pinterest-publishing">Resolve missing boards, limits and connection issues.</Card>
</Columns>


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