Connecting YouTube
Connect your YouTube channel to schedule and publish videos directly from VDClip.
Connection Requirements
- Google account with YouTube channel
- Channel must be verified
- Appropriate channel permissions
Connection Steps
- Navigate to Calendar → Social Accounts
- Click “Connect YouTube”
- You’ll be redirected to Google
- Select Google account with YouTube channel
- Choose YouTube channel to connect
- Grant required permissions
- Confirm connection
Permissions Required
- Manage YouTube account
- Upload videos
- Edit video information
- Access channel analytics
Channel Requirements
- Verified YouTube channel
- Channel in good standing
- Compliance with YouTube policies
Posting Options
- Video uploads
- Scheduled publishing
- Video metadata (title, description, tags)
- Thumbnail upload
- Playlist management
Video Settings
When posting to YouTube:
- Set video title
- Write description
- Add tags
- Choose category
- Set privacy (public, unlisted, private)
- Add to playlists
Troubleshooting
Connection fails:
- Verify Google account access
- Check channel verification
- Ensure proper permissions
- Try reconnecting
Upload issues:
- Check video format
- Verify file size limits
- Review YouTube policies
- Check channel status
Best Practices
- Use verified channel
- Optimize video metadata
- Follow YouTube guidelines
- Test uploads before scheduling
- Monitor channel performance
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