Getting Started

  • Create a YouTube Account.

  • Watch videos

    • Search for any video or topic.
    • Click "Browse" to explore YouTube.
    • Choose to view results under Videos, Music, Shows, Movies, or Trailers, and filter by your category of interest.

    Tip: Want other browsing options?

    • Once you're on a category page, filter the results further by popularity and date range.
    • Visit YouTube Charts to see a ranked list of popular videos.

    Tip: Found a video you like?

    • Click Like and add it to your Favorites so you can easily find it in your account.
    • Share it with your friends on Twitter, Facebook, or other social networks.
    • Subscribe to receive automatic updates from the channel.

  • Upload a video

    • Upload a file from your computer or record a video using your phone or webcam.
    • Customize your channel's appearance.
    Getting Started

    Tip: For best results, complete the Settings and Info sections for your video.

    • Share your video publicly or use private sharing to control who can watch it.
    • Include relevant keywords in the Tags section and select the appropriate category.
    • Give the video an accurate title and description to help people discover it.
  • How to Find
  • Sharing
  • Customize

Learn More

Check out the video toolbox to learn from other YouTubers.

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