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

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.

Applies to: Mac, Dell, Windows

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.

Applies to: iPhone, iPad

Accepted Video Formats On YouTube

Although YouTube accepts almost every video type, ensure your video is in one of the following formats before uploading: