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Uploading to YouTube

This workflow guide covers the complete process of uploading your recordings to YouTube, from initial setup to published video.

Workflow Overview

graph TD
    A[First Time?] -->|Yes| B[Options]
    A -->|No| E
    B -->|Configure| C[YouTube Setup]
    C -->|Authenticate| D[Google OAuth]
    D -->|Success| E[Select Video]
    E -->|From Processing| F[YouTube Upload]
    E -->|From History| F
    F -->|Configure| G[Set Metadata]
    G -->|Upload| H[Progress]
    H -->|Complete| I[View on YouTube]

First-Time Setup

If you haven't connected YouTube yet, you'll need to set up API credentials first.

1
Create Google Cloud Project
  1. Go to Google Cloud Console
  2. Create a new project or select existing
  3. Enable YouTube Data API v3
2
Create OAuth Credentials
  1. Go to APIs & Services → Credentials
  2. Click Create Credentials → OAuth 2.0 Client ID
  3. Select Desktop Application
  4. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret
3
Configure in Application
  1. Open Main Menu → Options
  2. Select Configure YouTube
  3. Enter your Client ID and Client Secret
  4. Press Connect
4
Authenticate with Google
  1. A browser window opens automatically
  2. Sign in to your Google account
  3. Grant permissions to the application
  4. Return to the terminal

Setup Complete

Once authenticated, you won't need to repeat this process unless you disconnect or revoke access.

Uploading a Video

From Processing Screen

After completing a recording:

5
Select Upload to YouTube
When processing completes, choose Upload to YouTube from the options.

From Recording History

For existing recordings:

5
Open History and Select Recording
  1. Go to Main Menu → Recording History
  2. Navigate to the recording you want to upload
  3. Press u to upload

Configure Upload

6
Review and Edit Title
The title is pre-filled from your recording. Edit if needed.

Tip: Include keywords for better discoverability.
7
Edit Description
Add or modify the video description. Include:
  • Brief summary of content
  • Timestamps for sections
  • Links to resources
  • Call to action
8
Set Privacy Level
Choose visibility:
PublicAnyone can find and watch
UnlistedOnly via direct link (recommended for review)
PrivateOnly you can watch
9
Select Playlist
Optionally add the video to a playlist for organization.

Upload Process

10
Start Upload
Press Upload to begin. The progress screen shows:
  • Upload percentage
  • Bytes transferred
  • Current speed
  • Estimated time remaining

Don't Close

Keep the application open during upload. Closing will cancel the upload.

11
Wait for Completion
Upload time depends on:
  • File size
  • Internet connection speed
  • YouTube server load

After Upload

12
View Your Video
  • Copy the video URL provided
  • Select Open in Browser to view immediately
  • Or press Done to return to the application

Processing Time

YouTube may take additional time to process your video after upload. Higher resolutions (1080p, 4K) take longer to become available.

Managing Playlists

Creating a New Playlist

1
Open YouTube Setup
Go to Options → Configure YouTube
2
Create Playlist
  1. Scroll to the Playlists section
  2. Select Create Playlist
  3. Enter title and description
  4. Set privacy level
  5. Press Create

Setting Default Playlist

In YouTube Setup, you can set a default playlist that's automatically selected for new uploads.

Best Practices

Video Titles

Do Don't
Be descriptive and specific Use clickbait
Include keywords naturally Stuff keywords
Keep under 60 characters Write novels

Descriptions

In this video, I'll show you how to [main topic].

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Setting up
3:45 Main demonstration
8:20 Tips and tricks
10:00 Conclusion

Resources:
- Link to project: https://...
- Documentation: https://...

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Privacy Strategy

  1. Upload as Unlisted first
  2. Review on YouTube for issues
  3. Add thumbnail, cards, end screens
  4. Change to Public when ready

Troubleshooting

Authentication Expired

Symptom: "Auth expired" error when trying to upload

Solution: 1. Go to Options → Configure YouTube 2. Select "Disconnect" 3. Reconnect and re-authenticate

Upload Stuck at 0%

Symptom: Progress bar doesn't move

Possible causes: - Firewall blocking connection - Network issues - YouTube API quota exceeded

Solution: 1. Check internet connection 2. Try again later 3. Check Google Cloud Console for quota status

Video Processing Failed on YouTube

Symptom: Upload succeeds but video shows error on YouTube

Possible causes: - Corrupt video file - Unsupported codec

Solution: 1. Re-export video with standard settings 2. Use H.264 codec, AAC audio 3. Try re-uploading

Quick Reference

Keyboard Shortcuts (Upload Screen)

Key Action
Tab Next field
Shift+Tab Previous field
Left / Right Change selection
Enter Upload
Esc Cancel

Upload Requirements

Requirement Specification
Format MP4 (H.264/AAC)
Max Size 256 GB
Max Duration 12 hours
Resolution Up to 8K