How to Post Private Videos on YouTube on PC or Mac
Posting videos on YouTube is easy, but sometimes you may want to keep certain videos only visible to selected viewers. By setting a video to private, you can limit who can watch the video by giving them permission to view it. Here’s how to post a private video on YouTube on either a PC or Mac computer.
On PC
- Open YouTube in your internet browser. Visit www.youtube.com and sign in with your account.
- Select Upload. Once you’re signed in and on the YouTube home page, click the “Upload” button in the upper right corner.
- Select the file. Choose the file of the video you want to upload. It will appear as a thumbnail in the upload window.
- Adjust the settings. Under the title, which will be auto filled with the title of the video, click “Visibility”.
- Set the video to Private. Now click the dropdown arrow and select “Private”.
- Add users. To give specific users permission to view the video, click the “Add” button and enter the YouTube usernames of the people you want to give permission to watch.
- Click Upload. Now you can click “Upload” and the video will begin uploading.
On Mac
- Open YouTube in your internet browser. Visit www.youtube.com and sign in with your account.
- Select Upload. Once you’re signed in and on the YouTube home page, click the “Upload” button in the upper right corner.
- Click “Select files from your Mac.” Choose the file of the video you want to upload. It will appear as a thumbnail in the upload window.
- Adjust the settings. Under the title, which will be auto filled with the title of the video, click “Visibility”.
- Set the video to Private. Now click the dropdown arrow and select “Private”.
- Add users. To give specific users permission to view the video, click the “Add” button and enter the YouTube usernames of the people you want to give permission to watch.
- Click “Upload video.” Now you can click “Upload video” and the video will begin uploading.
That’s it! Now you know how to post private video clips on YouTube from either a PC or Mac computer. Enjoy sharing your privacy-protected videos with the people you choose!
2. What are the key steps for posting a private video to YouTube from a PC or Mac?
- Sign in to your YouTube account.
- Go to your YouTube video manager page.
- Click ‘Upload’ and select the video you wish to post.
- In the next window, select ‘Unlisted’ under visibility.
- Name the video, add a description, tags, and category (optional).
- Click ‘Save Changes.’
1. How can I make sure a private video I post on YouTube remains secure?
There are several ways you can protect a private video you post on YouTube. First, make sure you select the “Private” setting when uploading the video. This ensures that the video can only be seen by people who have the link. You can also set additional restrictions, such as only allowing specific people or organizations to view the video, or requiring a password before access is granted. Additionally, you can disable comments and video responses, which makes it harder for people to share the link or otherwise make the video public. Finally, make sure to regularly update your YouTube account’s privacy settings.
4. Is there a way to password protect a private video on YouTube?
Yes, there is a way to password protect a private video on YouTube. If you visit the “Video Manager” on your account, you can choose to make your video “Unlisted” instead of “Private”. Once the video is unlisted, you can password protect it by creating a YouTube authentication token, which will require users to enter a password before they can view it.
