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Add a video to YouTube

You can upload videos from your computer or your mobile device.

Upload a video from your computer

  • Sign in to YouTube Studio
  • Click Create > Upload videos
  • Select your videos – you can upload up to 15 videos at a time
  • While the videos are updating, click Edit to edit all the details
  • Add a good video title, eg, Your Track Name – Your Artist Name (titles are limited to 100 characters)
  • Add a good description, for example, if you’re a muso and you’re uploading a song:
    • Add the lyrics
    • Credit your musicians, producer, manager, loved ones, anyone who deserves a little mention
    • Create a standard set of credits to add to all your videos. Add full urls as these will convert to clickable links! For example:

      Find out more at https://yourwebsite.com
      Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourhandle

  • Set your thumbnail or upload a 1920x1080px image
  • Add your video to a playlist, if that’s relevant
  • Specify if the video was made for kids
  • Once all the checks have finalised, set your Visibility – Public, Unlisted, or Private – then Publish or Schedule your video

Upload a video from your mobile device

  • Use the YouTube or YouTube Studio apps on your mobile devices
  • More information here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407

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