How to Upload Your Videos to Youtube

How to Upload Your Videos as "Unlisted" on YouTube from a USB Flash Drive on Mac

Uploading videos as "unlisted" on YouTube is a great way to store your footage securely and access it anytime, anywhere. Plus, you can share your videos easily with family and friends without making them public. If you want to upload videos longer than 15 minutes, YouTube requires you to verify your account. Here's how to do it and upload your videos from your USB flash drive.

Steps:

1. Plug in Your USB Flash Drive:
   Insert your USB flash drive into one of the available USB ports on your Mac.

2. Access Your Videos:
   Open Finder and navigate to your USB drive to locate the videos you want to upload.

3. Sign In to YouTube:
   Open your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and go to www.youtube.com. Sign in to your Google account. If you don't have an account, create one.

4. Verify Your YouTube Account (for videos longer than 15 minutes):
   If you want to upload videos longer than 15 minutes, you'll need to verify your account. To do so:

   • Go to YouTube Studio by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner and selecting YouTube Studio.

   • In the left sidebar, click on Settings.

   • Under the Channel section, click Feature Eligibility.

   • Click Verify and follow the instructions to verify your account by phone. You'll receive a text with a verification code that you need to enter.

5. Go to the YouTube Upload Page:
   Once signed in and verified, click the camera icon with a "+" symbol in the top-right corner and select "Upload Video."

6. Select Your Video File:
   On the upload page, click the "Select Files" button and navigate to your USB drive to choose the video file(s) you want to upload.

7. Set the Video to Unlisted:
   After selecting your file, you’ll be prompted to fill in details like title and description. Scroll down to the "Visibility" section and select "Unlisted." This ensures that only those with the link can view the video.

8. Complete the Upload:
   Once the video finishes uploading, click "Done". The video is now uploaded to YouTube and only accessible via the unique URL link.

9. Access and Share Your Video:
   You’ll receive the URL link to your unlisted video once it’s uploaded. You can now easily share this link with family and friends or use screen mirroring to watch it on your smart TV.

Why Upload as Unlisted?

• Convenient Backup: Your videos are stored in the cloud, giving you peace of mind with another backup option.

• Smart TV Access: Easily watch videos on your smart TV by screen mirroring the link to the YouTube app.

• Secure Sharing: Only people with the link can watch, so you can share your video with selected people without making it public.

Uploading videos to YouTube as unlisted is a simple yet effective way to back up and share your videos while keeping them secure. Always be sure to have 2 factor authentication on your account. Try it today to keep your videos accessible and organized!