How to add a video to youtube

YouTube have made it incredibly simple for content creators to upload videos. That’s actually a big reason for their success!

Whether you want to create and monetize a new cooking channel or simply want a place to keep your memorable videos, uploading to YouTube couldn’t be easier.

In this article I’ll be explaining how to upload videos to YouTube straight from your iPhone. There’s no need to transfer them to your computer and do it from there!

Recommended Method: Use The YouTube iOS App

The YouTube app makes it incredibly simple to upload and publish videos to your channel.

Here are the steps:

1. Launch the YouTube app and sign in.
2. Tap the video camera at the top of the app.
3. Record a new video or select a video you already have on your phone.
4. Add a title and description to the video
5. (Optional) Edit your video:
   • Add music (from YouTube’s free audio library) to your video
   • Choose and add a visual filter to your video
   • Trim your video (change the start and end times)
6. Tap Upload.

From the beginning of 2020, you have to tell YouTube whether your channel’s videos are ‘made for kids’. To do this, visit studio.youtube.com or download the YouTube Studio app. This is in order to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Alternative Method: Use The Photos App

You can also upload videos to YouTube directly from your iPhone’s Photos app.

1. Launch the Photos app
2. Find and select the video you wish to upload
3. Tap the share
   
   button.
4. Tap the YouTube
   
   icon.
5. If you are not already signed in to Google, you will be prompted to sign in.
6. Add the video title and description. You can also add some video enhancements.
7. Tap the upload button.

FAQ

Why cant I upload videos longer than 15 minutes?

If your YouTube (Google) account is unverified, you will have several limitations. One of these limitations is that your videos may last no longer than 15 minutes.

To verify your YouTube account, you will need a phone number for SMS or phone call verification. Here are the steps:

1. Visit youtube.com/verify
2. Follow the on-screen instructions

How do I make sure videos aren’t uploaded using my cellular data?

Uploading large videos over cellular data is not recommended as it can eat through your allowance.

To make sure videos are only uploaded when you’re connected to Wi-Fi, follow these steps:

1. Open the YouTube iOS app.
2. Tap your profile picture.
3. Tap Settings.
4. In the ‘Uploads’ box, toggle ‘Upload over Wi-Fi only’.

What Are The Different Video Privacy Options?

Before uploading your video, you’ll be prompted to select its privacy setting. By default, it will be set to public.

Here are the three different privacy options:

• Public: Anyone can search for and view your video.
• Unlisted: Anyone with the video’s URL can watch the video. However, it will not appear in YouTube’s search results.
• Private: Only you can view the video.

How Do I Add My Own Music To The Video?

Although you can add a basic soundtrack or camera filter, the YouTube iOS app is not a fully fledged video editor. Rather, it’s just a tool to get a video from your phone to your YouTube channel.

To create more professional content, you will want to use a video editing app before uploading. There are plenty of them out there. Apple’s own iMovie and Splice are two solid video editors you may want to consider. If you’re really serious about taking mobile video editing to the next level, The DIY Video Editor is a great website to get you on the right track. 

Where Can I Find My Uploads?

There are a number of ways to find your channel’s videos. The quickest way is to press the ‘Library’ button in the YouTube app and then tap on ‘My Videos’.

Max Hayman

I’m a photographer and the chief editor of Capture Guide. After spending several years in parts of South America with my trusty old Nikon D7100, I’m now back home patiently waiting for borders to re-open.

If you’re uploading a video to YouTube from a mobile device, start by opening the YouTube app. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner of the app screen, then select “Your channel” from the top of the dropdown menu. Next, tap the video camera icon. This will allow you to select a video from your gallery or record a new video using the camera on your phone or tablet. Once you select the video you want, you’ll be given the option to make edits, such as trimming the video or adding music or filters. When you’re done, tap “Next.” Add a title and description for your video, and adjust the privacy settings. You can make your video public, unlisted, or totally private. If you want, tap the “Location” button to add a geographical location to your video. Finally, hit the “Upload” button in the upper right corner of the screen to upload your video to YouTube. If you’re using YouTube on a computer, the process is a little different. Go to YouTube.com in a web browser, then log in. Click the camera icon at the top right side of the screen, next to your profile image, then select “Upload Video.” Drag and drop a video from your desktop into the upload window. You can also click the “Select File” button to open a finder or file explorer window, then choose the video you want to upload and click “Open.” Next, you’ll be prompted to fill in details about your video, such as the title, a description, and whether or not your video is intended for kids. You can also choose a thumbnail or add your video to a playlist. Once you’re finished with the details, click “next” to add any video elements you’d like, such as an end screen or cards promoting related content. Then, hit “next” again. Finally, you’ll be taken to a screen where you can set the privacy of your video, and choose whether to schedule a future publication date or publish it right away. When you’re done, click “Save” to finish uploading your video.

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