How to set a custom thumbnail for a link post
DesktopStart
Adding or changing a thumbnail for a link post is fairly easy.
To add/change the thumbnail:
- Go to Create.
- Design the post to your liking.
- Click on the little camera icon underneath the thumbnail.
- Choose the thumbnail you'd like to use.
- Alternatively, you can create a thumbnail on the spot using Canva, VistaCreate, or PublerAI.
- After selecting the thumbnail, just click on Publish.
- You can click the arrows below the thumbnail to browse and choose the one you'd like to use.
- Finally, preview to make sure the it will be posted correctly to the social media, and schedule accordingly.
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MobileStart
Adding or changing a thumbnail for a link post is fairly easy.
To add/change the thumbnail:
- Go to the mobile app of Publer, and click on the + button at the bottom middle of the screen to create a post.
- Select a social account and design the post to your liking. Make sure to add a link to it, i.e. https://publer.io
- Once the link loads, click on the pen icon at the top right corner of the link to edit the link preview.
- You can choose to edit the link title and description or the link thumbnail. Click on Edit Link Thumbnail
- You can upload a custom thumbnail for the link preview or use one of the automatically generated thumbnails.
- After you choose the thumbnail you wish to add/change, click on Save.
- Finally, schedule the post for the desired time and date.
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Written by: Brikena Cani
Updated on: 12/02/2025
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