How to Set Up a YouTube Stream From Scratch
By setting up a YouTube stream, also referred to as a “channel,” you can share your favorite videos with the world. Upload original videos or add videos created by other users. Most video file formats are compatible with the YouTube site, including the MP4, AVI, MOV, FLV and 3GP formats. If your video is in a non-compatible format, such as MSWMM (Windows Movie Maker), use video conversion software to convert the video into a suitable format.
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Instructions
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Visit the YouTube homepage. Click the “Create Account” link located in the upper right hand corner of the page.
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Enter your email address and desired password into the designated boxes. Read through the terms of service. Click “I Accept. Create My Account.”
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Check your email inbox for a message from YouTube. Click the email verification link (inside the email message) to verify your email address is valid.
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Log into your YouTube account using your registered email address and password. Click your profile name located in the upper right hand corner of the page. Click “My Channel.”
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Enter the desired name for your YouTube channel. This name appears to everyone who views your videos. Others can also use this name to search for your videos. Click “Next.”
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Customize your “Privacy and Sharing” options to control how your videos and YouTube activity are shared. Click “Done.”
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Click the “Themes And Colors” tab to customize the appearance of your YouTube channel. You can choose from a list of pre-installed templates. Click “Save Changes” when you are satisfied with the look and feel of your channel.
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Add a profile picture to your YouTube channel. To do this, click your profile name located in the upper right hand corner of the page. Click “Settings.” Click the “Change” link that is located underneath the image placeholder. Browse through your computer files to locate the image you wish to use. Double-Click the image file to upload it to your channel. Click “Save Changes.”
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Click the “Upload” link that is located at the top of the page. Browse through the files on your computer's hard drive to locate the videos you want to upload. Double-Click the video file to begin the upload process. The amount of time it takes to complete the upload will vary, depending upon the speed of your Internet connection.
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