How To Upload A Video To YouTube: The Quick Guide!

Whether you're starting a YouTube channel or just need a quick way to share a video, uploading a video to YouTube is easy to do. If you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you're ready to start using YouTube right away. In this article, I'll show you the step-by-step guide for how to upload a video to YouTube!

Using A Computer To Upload A Video To YouTube

To upload a video, you need a YouTube account. Once you make your account and log in, follow these steps:

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1. In the top right corner of YouTube, click on the video camera icon with the “+” in it.
2. Click Upload Video.
3. Click Select Files.
4. Scroll through your files until you find the video you want to upload.
5. Once you select your video, you can add a title, description, tags, and change the privacy settings.
6. Once you complete these steps, click Save and your video will upload to your YouTube channel.

Using A Smartphone or Tablet To Upload A Video

If you’re using a smartphone or tablet, you have a few options for how to upload a video to YouTube. If you upload from your device’s web browser, you can use the same steps that you would on a computer. Alternatively, you can also use the YouTube app to upload a video.

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1. In the YouTube app, click the + icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Upload a Video.
3. Select which video you want to upload, or record a new one.
4. Crop your video if needed, then tap Next.
5. Add a title, description, and change privacy settings if needed.
6. Tap Upload.

Uploading Like A Pro!

Not knowing how to use a platform can be stressful, but now you know that uploading a video to YouTube is simple and user-friendly! You have all the tools to keep uploading videos whenever you need. If you have any other questions, leave them in the comments below.