How to Use Tools on YouTube

YouTube has one of the largest compilations of video content on the Internet, and membership is absolutely free. Users can add movies at will, watch hundreds of hours of user-submitted content and utilize a huge list of tools and resources, as described below.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer and Internet connection

Find YouTube Tools

1. Visit the YouTube home page (see the Resources section below).

2. Log in to YouTube with an existing account by clicking 'Log In.'

3. Click the 'My Account' text link. Here you'll see a large listing of available tools.

Use YouTube Tools

4. Find the 'Videos' heading. Here you'll find options for uploading content and viewing Favorites lists and Playlists.

5. Read the options under 'Inbox.' Site messaging, friend invites, received videos and video comments are all archived here.

6. Subscribe to video categories or to a specific content creator's videos under the 'Subscriptions & Subscribers' heading.

7. Join groups and manage members of your own groups under the 'Groups' category.

8. Manage contacts with friends, family and other connections under the 'Friends & Contacts' heading.

9. Create your own individual channels and manage the design and memberships under 'Channel Settings.'

10. Change account details like passwords, email options, personal information and profiles under the 'Account Settings' heading.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the YouTube Help Center for more information on particular tools or for help troubleshooting.