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Upload and Share Videos with YouTube: Mobile Uploads

Upload and share video projects using YouTube.

Purpose

YouTube makes it easy to upload videos to their service; here we will share the simple steps to upload your video via the YouTube application on either an iOS or Android device.

iOS Device

The first step is checking to see if you have the YouTube app already downloaded. If you do not already have it, you must download it from your device's app store.

Download YouTube: Go to the "App Store" on your device and click on "Search" in the bottom right of the screen. Type "YouTube" in the search box on the top of the screen; once the results pop up, press "GET" to the right of the title of the application. You will then have to enter your password to confirm the download.

Once you have the app downloaded, you are ready to open YouTube and upload your video.

Uploading Video:

  1. In the YouTube app, at the bottom of the screen you will see a "+" icon.
  2. Tap the icon. Videos in your Photos app will be listed below; either select one of these videos or tap "Record" to create one live. When uploading a video, you also have the option to edit the video length, apply filters, or add music.
  3. Click the blue "Next" button located at the top right corner of the screen when you are happy with your video.
  4. Add a title, description and choose your privacy settings.
  5. Click the "Upload" button in the top right-hand corner. 

 

Android Device

The first step is checking to see if you have the YouTube app already downloaded; it comes pre-installed on most android devices. If you do not already have it, you must download it from your device's app store.

Download YouTube: Go to the "Play Store" on your device and tap the search bar at the top of the page. Type in "YouTube" in the search box on the top of the screen; once the results pop up, tap the appropriate listing and then press "INSTALL."

Once you have the app downloaded, you are ready to open YouTube and upload your video.

Uploading Video:

  1. In the YouTube app, at the bottom of the screen you will see a "+" icon.
  2. Tap the icon and select either "Upload a video" or "Go live." When uploading a video, you also have the option to edit the video length, apply filters, or add music.
  3. Add a title and description and choose your privacy settings.
  4. Tap the "" icon in the top right corner of your screen to upload your video.
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