Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- YouTube account
- Computer with Internet connection
- Digital video content in an acceptable format
Step1
Go to the YouTube home page (see the Resources section below).
Step2
Log in to the system by clicking 'Log In.' To create a new account, select 'Sign Up.'
Step3
Click the 'Upload Videos' text link.
Step4
Enter your first video's title. Be as descriptive as possible, as this will be on display to all YouTube viewers.
Step5
Type a detailed description of the video's content.
Step6
Create tags for your content. Tags are keywords that users can enter to find videos like yours.
Step7
Click the category that is most relevant.
Step8
Hit the language pull-down menu and click the language your video is in..
Step9
Read the copyright notice.
Step10
Click 'Continue Uploading.'
Step11
Select 'Choose File.' A pop-up window will appear. Select your video from your hard drive's list and click 'Choose.'
Step12
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.
Step13
Click 'Upload Video.' Your content has now been submitted to the YouTube community.