How to Start & Manage Your YouTube Channel

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These decisions affect how your viewers recognize you and get to know your channel, and they鈥檙e all easy to customize using our easy tools.</p> <p><a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4sE7NyTvzs target=_blank class=ytc-arrow-link rel=noopener>Watch a video about channel customization</a></p> <p><a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41nwoG8em8 target=_blank class=ytc-arrow-link rel=noopener>Watch a video about choosing a channel name</a></p> <p><a href=https://support.google.com/youtube?p=channel_banner_and_profile_picture_tips target=_blank class=ytc-arrow-link rel=noopener>Get Creator Tips for your channel banner and profile picture</a></p> </div>" },{ "@type": "HowToDirection", "name": "Get set up with a production plan", "text": "<div class=ytc-md><p>Before you press record, you鈥檒l want to have a few boxes checked, from choosing the right equipment, to getting the lighting right and more. Choosing the right camera, microphone, and even wardrobe can all make sure filming is a success.</p> <p><a href=https://support.google.com/youtube?p=video_equipment_tips target=_blank class=ytc-arrow-link rel=noopener>Get Creator Tips for video equipment</a></p> <p><a href=https://support.google.com/youtube?p=video_filming_tips target=_blank class=ytc-arrow-link rel=noopener>Get Creator Tips for shooting your video</a></p> </div>" },{ "@type": "HowToDirection", "name": "Make sure your videos follow our rules", "text": "<div class=ytc-md><p>Our copyright and community guidelines exist to keep YouTube a fair and protected place for all Creators. 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OffbeatLook </div> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div class="ytc-topic-lockup__panel"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__container"> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-6465392039690240', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Create%20what%20you%20want%2C%20how%20you%20want', 'tabName': 'The%20fastest%20way%20to%20get%20started' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-content-0" id="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-header-0" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-6465392039690240', 'index': 0}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> The fastest way to get started </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-content-0" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-header-0"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> What can you create in 60 seconds or less? YouTube Shorts are the fun, easy way to create content for YouTube鈥檚 billions of users. All you need is a mobile phone, your ideas, and a little help from our tools. </p> <p> <a href="/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/creators/shorts" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out Shorts</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=why_choose_video" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for why you should create videos</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=video_tips_to_film_with_a_mobile" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for filming on mobile</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-6465392039690240', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Create%20what%20you%20want%2C%20how%20you%20want', 'tabName': 'Build%20a%20home%20for%20your%20videos' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-content-1" id="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-header-1" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-6465392039690240', 'index': 1}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Build a home for your videos </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-content-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-6465392039690240-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Start a new channel and start experimenting! Play around with different formats, create a hub for your fans, and start building a long-term home for all your content. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKydtOXW8mI" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch a video about how to create a channel</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1646861" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more about channel basics</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=tips_to_optimize_video" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips to optimize your video</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="manage-your-channel" class="lb-padding-top-xxl ytc-topic-lockup ytc-module ytc-topic-lockup--reverse ytc-topic-lockup--video t-p-lockup-5500959381520384"> <h2 class="lb-font-headline-2 lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-topic-lockup__heading"> Before your first post </h2> <div class="lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-font-body ytc-topic-lockup__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Before you post a single video, you鈥檒l want to set up your channel basics. 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A good place to start is asking yourself what you鈥檙e interested in, what unique story you鈥檙e able to tell, and the viewers who will come along for the ride. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob-LwY5fF7A" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about finding your niche</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5500959381520384', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Before%20your%20first%20post', 'tabName': 'Customize%20your%20channel%20branding' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-content-1" id="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-header-1" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5500959381520384', 'index': 1}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Customize your channel branding </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-content-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> What you choose for your channel name, icon banner, and trailer are all what we鈥檇 call branding your channel. These decisions affect how your viewers recognize you and get to know your channel, and they鈥檙e all easy to customize using our easy tools. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4sE7NyTvzs" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch a video about channel customization</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y41nwoG8em8" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch a video about choosing a channel name</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=channel_banner_and_profile_picture_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for your channel banner and profile picture</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5500959381520384', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Before%20your%20first%20post', 'tabName': 'Get%20set%20up%20with%20a%20production%20plan' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-content-2" id="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-header-2" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5500959381520384', 'index': 2}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Get set up with a production plan </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-content-2" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-header-2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Before you press record, you鈥檒l want to have a few boxes checked, from choosing the right equipment, to getting the lighting right and more. Choosing the right camera, microphone, and even wardrobe can all make sure filming is a success. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=video_equipment_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for video equipment</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=video_filming_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for shooting your video</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5500959381520384', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Before%20your%20first%20post', 'tabName': 'Make%20sure%20your%20videos%20follow%20our%20rules' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-content-3" id="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-header-3" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5500959381520384', 'index': 3}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Make sure your videos follow our rules </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-content-3" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5500959381520384-header-3"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Our copyright and community guidelines exist to keep YouTube a fair and protected place for all Creators. Get familiar with these policies to make sure that what you鈥檙e posting follows our rules and reaches your audience. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/9282678" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Copyright basics</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our Community Guidelines</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="youtube-studio" class="lb-padding-top-xxl ytc-topic-lockup ytc-module ytc-topic-lockup--img t-p-lockup-5800524492046336"> <h2 class="lb-font-headline-2 lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-topic-lockup__heading"> Getting your channel off the ground </h2> <div class="lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-font-body ytc-topic-lockup__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Okay, so you鈥檝e created amazing content. Now what? Here are some next steps for posting your videos, getting your first viewers, and planning ahead for how to grow your audience. </p> </div> </div> <div class="ytc-topic-lockup__media"> <figure class="ytc-content-image"> <div> <img class="lb-theme--light" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pycYuZOexDnALniZzgehjlr0UpAVwk9csxtHrbPhN7-7HDQXnym32Qzuyr-K3s7DtBr5gt2kd8pSSFmrcuRsvGqeBv2EB-ZrE0iLg3UMnk0U-NDEYdc=v1-rw-lo-w454-h560 1x', '_1.5x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pycYuZOexDnALniZzgehjlr0UpAVwk9csxtHrbPhN7-7HDQXnym32Qzuyr-K3s7DtBr5gt2kd8pSSFmrcuRsvGqeBv2EB-ZrE0iLg3UMnk0U-NDEYdc=v1-rw-lo-w681-h840 1.5x', '_2x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pycYuZOexDnALniZzgehjlr0UpAVwk9csxtHrbPhN7-7HDQXnym32Qzuyr-K3s7DtBr5gt2kd8pSSFmrcuRsvGqeBv2EB-ZrE0iLg3UMnk0U-NDEYdc=v1-rw-lo-w908-h1120 2x' }" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303im_/https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pycYuZOexDnALniZzgehjlr0UpAVwk9csxtHrbPhN7-7HDQXnym32Qzuyr-K3s7DtBr5gt2kd8pSSFmrcuRsvGqeBv2EB-ZrE0iLg3UMnk0U-NDEYdc=v3-s20-fblur=1,20" alt="Getting your channel off the ground"/> <img class="lb-theme--dark" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XL57eMnqmluc9kVuBc7z-2IBEJEbKn9_boMUXqfQzl0TBAnCxPbkIwYFlWmCKtHxwT_D4rk9TKj5SVG0PZGIuHAtlsp0Bdi5IIu40Qv9WyKMmGD97g=v1-rw-lo-w454-h560 1x', '_1.5x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XL57eMnqmluc9kVuBc7z-2IBEJEbKn9_boMUXqfQzl0TBAnCxPbkIwYFlWmCKtHxwT_D4rk9TKj5SVG0PZGIuHAtlsp0Bdi5IIu40Qv9WyKMmGD97g=v1-rw-lo-w681-h840 1.5x', '_2x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XL57eMnqmluc9kVuBc7z-2IBEJEbKn9_boMUXqfQzl0TBAnCxPbkIwYFlWmCKtHxwT_D4rk9TKj5SVG0PZGIuHAtlsp0Bdi5IIu40Qv9WyKMmGD97g=v1-rw-lo-w908-h1120 2x' }" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303im_/https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XL57eMnqmluc9kVuBc7z-2IBEJEbKn9_boMUXqfQzl0TBAnCxPbkIwYFlWmCKtHxwT_D4rk9TKj5SVG0PZGIuHAtlsp0Bdi5IIu40Qv9WyKMmGD97g=v3-s20-fblur=1,20" alt="Getting your channel off the ground"/> </div> <div class="ytc-content-image--mobile-hide"></div> <figcaption class="lb-margin-top-xs ytc-font-body ytc-content-image__caption"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> "Don't force perfection. You'll be happier with the video-creating process when you give yourself a chance to make mistakes and learn from them." </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/c/CallMeAgent00/featured" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener">Agent00</a> </p> </div> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="ytc-topic-lockup__panel"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__container"> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Getting%20your%20channel%20off%20the%20ground', 'tabName': 'Upload%20in%20YouTube%20Studio' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-0" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-0" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'index': 0}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Upload in YouTube Studio </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-0" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-0"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Creator Studio is home base for Creators. This is where you鈥檒l post, add metadata, pull analytics, get messages from YouTube, and more. It鈥檚 also where you can track your progress toward eligibility in the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). </p> <p> Use the Studio mobile app to manage your channel on the go. It鈥檚 useful for things like checking your stats, responding to comments, and publishing and managing your videos from your phone. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpjK416fmKwQ42eDY75Q05uM0g3N9WNXU" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Explore Creator Studio</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youtube-studio/id888530356" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download the app for iOS</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.creator" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download the app for Android</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Getting%20your%20channel%20off%20the%20ground', 'tabName': 'Organize%20and%20create%20playlists' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-1" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-1" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'index': 1}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Organize and create playlists </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Once you upload, you can create playlists to guide your viewers through your videos and get to know your channel. Sort by format, date posted, and more. Hint: playlists can help with analytics down the road, too. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlmY_odU4MQ" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch a video about playlists</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57792" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more about playlists</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Getting%20your%20channel%20off%20the%20ground', 'tabName': 'Check%20to%20see%20how%20your%20video%20is%20doing' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-2" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-2" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'index': 2}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Check to see how your video is doing </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-2" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> YouTube Analytics (YTA) shows you the data behind your channel. Analytics can help you make sense of trends, see what鈥檚 working (and what鈥檚 not), and understand who鈥檚 watching your content so you can plan how you post in the future. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=youtube_analytics_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for YouTube analytics</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9002587" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more about analytics</a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=video_content_tab_analytics_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips to analyze performance with the content tab</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Getting%20your%20channel%20off%20the%20ground', 'tabName': 'Get%20the%20latest%20news%20and%20features' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-3" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-3" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5800524492046336', 'index': 3}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Get the latest news and features </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-content-3" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5800524492046336-header-3"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Your YouTube Dashboard is your one stop shop for information about new features and the latest Creator news. Best of all, you can get info about the opportunities to grow and earn, specifically tailored to your channel. </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303/https://studio.youtube.com/" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Take me to my Dashboard</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="Getting Started related pages" class="lb-padding-top-xxl ytc-related ytc-module"> <h2 class="lb-font-headline-2 lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-centered-type--responsive-xs ytc-related__heading"> Where to go from here </h2> <p class="lb-margin-bottom-l--bp-auto ytc-centered-type--responsive-xxs ytc-related__desc ytc-font-body"> What鈥檚 next? How about a dive into how to make your content come to life on YouTube, and how to build and nurture an audience for it? </p> <ul class="lb-grid ytc-related-nav"> <li class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-6 ytc-related-nav__item"> <a class="ytc-related-nav__link" href="/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/intl/en_us/creators/how-things-work/building-community/"> <img class="lb-theme--light ytc-related-nav__img" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/e87277c7325a99683e6b38ffd8794d918c4a6829a833f84b57a769ef5593910e335d5ef270f311473f8422b43ed22ab53ea36aa0e5957f4b974907441d0d6494 1x' }" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303im_/https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/e87277c7325a99683e6b38ffd8794d918c4a6829a833f84b57a769ef5593910e335d5ef270f311473f8422b43ed22ab53ea36aa0e5957f4b974907441d0d6494" alt="Building your community"/> <img class="lb-theme--dark ytc-related-nav__img" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/1e806fbcec5e20e26e0dd775c08c37391df6a2bfa754b7b7610f4bec9c18dd9086599eb65281c34d9168ead5fd0c67315793dcf92d504f521ffce9152325b508 1x' }" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303im_/https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/1e806fbcec5e20e26e0dd775c08c37391df6a2bfa754b7b7610f4bec9c18dd9086599eb65281c34d9168ead5fd0c67315793dcf92d504f521ffce9152325b508" alt="Building your community"/> <div class="ytc-related-nav__text-container"> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead-1 lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-related-nav__label"> Building your community </h3> <p class="ytc-font-body ytc-related-nav__desc"> Tips & tricks to find, nurture, and build an audience. </p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-6 ytc-related-nav__item"> <a class="ytc-related-nav__link" href="/web/20230818092303/https://www.youtube.com/intl/en_us/creators/how-things-work/content-creation-strategy/"> <img class="lb-theme--light ytc-related-nav__img" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/aa6125103ef38094eb826319838e32c01d8faeeebb81f30d1ab13b8c1f5d86bf21b54db41984c7d9ebda15f24d0dca1c2f4618ee72f1e63fc3b051154a4a5ed2 1x' }" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303im_/https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/aa6125103ef38094eb826319838e32c01d8faeeebb81f30d1ab13b8c1f5d86bf21b54db41984c7d9ebda15f24d0dca1c2f4618ee72f1e63fc3b051154a4a5ed2" alt="Growing your channel"/> <img class="lb-theme--dark ytc-related-nav__img" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/7315378c5702051a16f287c44bbe4daedc9d6fd105d9ef85eb07b897bfbb3fb58c1d46f0a97889fcbd03a4a509da01d499e28df3b2ac76b7b48b11729591ef43 1x' }" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303im_/https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/7315378c5702051a16f287c44bbe4daedc9d6fd105d9ef85eb07b897bfbb3fb58c1d46f0a97889fcbd03a4a509da01d499e28df3b2ac76b7b48b11729591ef43" alt="Growing your channel"/> <div class="ytc-related-nav__text-container"> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead-1 lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-related-nav__label"> Growing your channel </h3> <p class="ytc-font-body ytc-related-nav__desc"> Tools to help you create, connect, and grow. </p> </div> </a> </li> </ul> </section> </main> <footer class="lb-footer" role="contentinfo" lb-auto-init="LBFooter" lb-options="{ 'bareUrl': '/creators/how-things-work/getting-started/', 'locales': 'ja_ALL,es_us,en_au,en_ca,en_hk,en_in,en_ke,en_ng,en_us,en_uk,en_tw,en_za,ko_ALL,hi_ALL,zh-TW_hk,zh-TW_ALL,id_ALL,vi_ALL,th_ALL,pt-BR_ALL,es_ALL,fr_ca,fr_ALL,de_ALL,ru_ALL,ar_ALL,cs_ALL,nl_ALL,hu_ALL,it_ALL,pl_ALL,pt-PT_ALL,ro_ALL,es_es,sv_ALL,tr_ALL,uk_ALL,en_vn,en_th,en_id,en_ph,en_br' }"></footer> <div lb-auto-init="LBCookieConsentBar" lb-options="{'theme':'light'}"></div>  <script src="https://web.archive.org/web/20230818092303js_/https://www.gstatic.com/feedback/js/help/prod/service/lazy.min.js" nonce="dj2yn14ELVKuzYuGtLIIpg"></script> <script src="/web/20230818092303js_/https://www.youtube.com/creators/static/compiled/index.min.js" nonce="dj2yn14ELVKuzYuGtLIIpg"></script> </body> </html>

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