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How to Fix Broken Link Previews in Buffer

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to repair broken link previews in your Buffer posts.

Quick summary

A broken link preview in Buffer can be fixed by deleting the faulty attachment and re-pasting the URL directly from the browser address bar. This five-step process restores the link preview in your draft without losing the rest of your post content.


Steps

  1. Inside Buffer's Publish tab, find the post with the broken link preview and click its Edit button.
  2. Navigate to the link attachment below the caption and click its X icon to delete the broken link preview.
  3. Tap the text field and paste the link anew, copying it directly from the browser's address bar to keep the preview intact.
  4. Click Save Draft to apply the changes.
  5. After completing these steps, the broken link preview in your Buffer post will be fixed instantly.

📌 Why this matters

Broken link previews in Buffer can make scheduled social media posts look unprofessional and reduce click-through rates. Knowing how to quickly remove and re-attach a link directly from the browser address bar gives social media managers full control over how their content appears before publishing. Buffer's draft editing workflow lets teams fix link preview issues without rebuilding an entire post, saving time and protecting brand presentation across every connected channel.
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