1. Sign in to YouTube.
2. Click on Upload at the top of the page.
3. Before you start uploading the video, you can choose the video privacy settings.
4. Select the video you'd like to upload from your computer. You can also import a video from Google Photos.
5. As the video is uploading, you can edit both the basic information and the advanced settings of the video and decide if you want to notify subscribers (if you uncheck this option, no communication will be shared with your subscribers). Partners will also be able to adjust their Monetization settings.
6. Click Publish to finish uploading a public video to YouTube. If you set the video privacy setting to Private or Unlisted, just click Done to finish the upload or click Share to privately share your video.
7. If you haven’t clicked Publish, your video won’t be viewable by other people. You can always publish your video at a later time in your Video Manager.

Once the upload is completed YouTube will send you an email to notify you that your video is done uploading and processing. You can then forward that email to friends or family for easy sharing. If you prefer not to receive notification, you can opt out by visiting your email settings.

FROM IPHONE & IPAD

Use the YouTube iOS app to upload videos by recording a new video or selecting an existing one: 

1. Sign in to YouTube and your desired channel.  
2. Tap the camera at the top of the homepage.
3. Record a new video or select an existing one to upload.
   • To record a new video: Tap the video camera icon and begin recording. 
   • To select an existing video: Use the gallery to select your video.
4. Apply optional enhancements to your video and tap Next. 
5. Adjust your video's title, description, and privacy settings.
6. Tap Upload.

You can also change the quality and type of connection used to upload videos.

1. Go to your account icon .
2. Tap Settings.
3. Go to "Uploads" section.

Sometimes YouTube begins uploading your video while you are recording the video. YouTube never publishes a video without your consent.

FROM ANDROID

Use the YouTube Android app to upload videos by recording a new video or selecting an existing one: 

1. Sign in to YouTube and your desired channel.  
2. Tap the camera at the top of the home page from any navigation page.
3. Record a new video or select an existing one to upload.
   • To record a new video: Tap the video camera icon and begin recording. 
   • To select an existing video: Use the gallery to select your video.
4. Apply optional enhancements to your video and tap Next. 
5. Adjust your video's title, description, and privacy settings.
6. Tap Upload.

You can also change the type of connection used to upload videos.

1. Go to your account icon .
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap General.
4. Tap Uploads.
5. Use this setting to restrict uploads to Wi-Fi only.

Need more support videos? Explore YouTube's Support Channel.