> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.yupvid.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # YouTube Short > Step-by-step setup for connecting YouTube so YupVid can upload shorts to your channel. **YouTube Short** lets YupVid upload short videos to a YouTube channel. If your account does not have a ready YouTube connection, you need to configure a developer app in Google Cloud. After setup, YupVid can use your YouTube permission to upload videos after rendering. ## What you need Before you start, prepare: * A Google account that can manage the YouTube channel. * Permission to create a Google Cloud project. * Permission to enable APIs in the Google Cloud project. * Permission to create an OAuth client ID. * YupVid callback URL: ```text theme={null} https://yupvid.com/api/platforms/youtube/callback ``` ## Step 1: Create a Google Cloud project 1. Open Google Cloud Console: ```text theme={null} https://console.cloud.google.com ``` 2. Click the project selector in the top bar. 3. Choose **New Project**. 4. Enter a project name, such as `YupVid YouTube Upload`. 5. Click **Create**. 6. Wait for Google to create the project. 7. Select the new project before continuing. This project will contain the API, OAuth app, and credentials used for the YupVid YouTube connection. ## Step 2: Enable YouTube Data API v3 1. In Google Cloud Console, open **APIs & Services**. 2. Select **Library**. 3. Search for: ```text theme={null} YouTube Data API v3 ``` 4. Open the API page. 5. Click **Enable**. YupVid needs YouTube Data API v3 to upload videos to your channel. ## Step 3: Configure the OAuth consent screen 1. Open **APIs & Services**. 2. Select **OAuth consent screen** or **Google Auth Platform**. 3. Choose the app type that fits your use case. 4. Enter the required app information: * App name * User support email * Developer contact email 5. Save the configuration. The OAuth consent screen is what Google shows when you grant YupVid permission to connect YouTube. ## Step 4: Add the YouTube upload scope In the scopes section, add the YouTube upload permission: ```text theme={null} https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.upload ``` This scope allows the app to upload videos to your YouTube channel after you approve access. YouTube Data API also supports broader scopes such as `https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube`, but use the upload scope when possible. ## Step 5: Add a test user if the app is in Testing If the OAuth app is in **Testing**, add your Google email as a test user. 1. Open **Audience** or **Test users**. 2. Click **Add users**. 3. Add the Google email that manages the YouTube channel. 4. Save the changes. If you do not add the test user, Google may block the connection during testing. ## Step 6: Create an OAuth client ID 1. Open **APIs & Services**. 2. Select **Credentials** or **Google Auth Platform > Clients**. 3. Click **Create Credentials** or **Create Client**. 4. Choose **OAuth client ID**. 5. Set the application type to **Web application**. 6. Enter a name, such as: ```text theme={null} YupVid YouTube Web Client ``` ## Step 7: Add the authorized redirect URI In **Authorized redirect URIs**, click **Add URI** and enter: ```text theme={null} https://yupvid.com/api/platforms/youtube/callback ``` Then click **Create** or **Save**. The redirect URI must match YupVid's callback URL exactly. If it does not match, the YouTube connection step will fail. ## Step 8: Copy the Client ID and Client Secret After you create the OAuth client, Google shows: * **Client ID** * **Client Secret** Copy both values so you can enter them in YupVid. Do not share the **Client Secret** publicly. It is sensitive app information. ## Step 9: Enter the credentials in YupVid 1. Return to YupVid. 2. Open **Platforms**. 3. Select **YouTube Short**. 4. Enter the **Client ID**. 5. Enter the **Client Secret**. 6. Save the configuration. 7. Click to connect YouTube. 8. Select the Google account that manages the YouTube channel. 9. Approve the upload permission. After the connection succeeds, YouTube should show as **Configured** or show the number of connected accounts. ## Step 10: Upload a video to YouTube After YouTube is connected, you can choose the YouTube account in: * **Publish to accounts** in **Bulk Create**. * **Publish to accounts** in **Article to Video**. * **Publish to platforms** in **Projects**. When a video has finished rendering, click **Upload** next to the YouTube account to send it to the channel. ## Private video note Videos uploaded through a YouTube API project that has not been audited may be limited to **private**. After YupVid uploads a video to YouTube, open **YouTube Studio** to review it and publish it publicly if needed. ## Quota note The YouTube Data API upload method `videos.insert` has a quota cost of 100 units per call. If you upload many videos, monitor quota usage in the Google Cloud project. ## Common issues | Issue | How to fix it | | --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Redirect URI mismatch | Check that the callback is exactly `https://yupvid.com/api/platforms/youtube/callback` | | Access blocked | Check the OAuth consent screen and test users | | API not enabled | Enable **YouTube Data API v3** in the correct project | | Channel does not appear | Check that the Google account can manage the channel | | Upload succeeds but video is not public | Open **YouTube Studio** and publish the private video | ## References * [Create access credentials](https://developers.google.com/workspace/guides/create-credentials) * [Using OAuth 2.0 for Web Server Applications](https://developers.google.com/identity/protocols/oauth2/web-server) * [YouTube Data API videos.insert](https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3/docs/videos/insert) * [Upload a Video](https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3/guides/uploading_a_video)