Things You'll Need:
- YouTube account
- Computer with Internet connection
- Digital video content in an acceptable format
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Step 1
Go to the YouTube home page (see the Resources section below).
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Step 2
Log in to the system by clicking 'Log In.' To create a new account, select 'Sign Up.'
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Step 3
Click the 'Upload Videos' text link.
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Step 4
Enter your first video's title. Be as descriptive as possible, as this will be on display to all YouTube viewers.
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Step 5
Type a detailed description of the video's content.
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Step 6
Create tags for your content. Tags are keywords that users can enter to find videos like yours.
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Step 7
Click the category that is most relevant.
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Step 8
Hit the language pull-down menu and click the language your video is in..
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Step 9
Read the copyright notice.
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Step 10
Click 'Continue Uploading.'
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Step 11
Select 'Choose File.' A pop-up window will appear. Select your video from your hard drive's list and click 'Choose.'
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Step 12
Decide whether you want your video to be 'Public' or 'Private,' and click the corresponding button. You may also choose to send the video to a pre-existing contact list of family and friends.
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Step 13
Click 'Upload Video.' Your content has now been submitted to the YouTube community.








