YouTube Bulk Uploader for the Lazy FAQ - Revision history

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‎Which CSV fields are supported for importing and exporting?

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‎Which CSV fields are supported for importing and exporting?

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Admin: /* Adding multiple Channels for the same YouTube Account */

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‎Adding multiple Channels for the same YouTube Account

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Admin: /* What is the CSV format for importing videos? */

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‎What is the CSV format for importing videos?

Admin: /* Adding Multiple Channels for the same YouTube Account */

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‎Adding Multiple Channels for the same YouTube Account

Admin: /* What is the CSV format for importing videos? */

2017-09-26T17:53:31Z

‎What is the CSV format for importing videos?

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‎Adding Multiple Channels for the same YouTube Account

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 '''Scenario''': I want to import videos from another application or export my existing video library. Which CSV fields are supported, and what format is required?
-'''Solution''': The software supports importing and exporting video metadata using a standard CSV file. The supported fields are: Channel Name, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags, YouTube Category ID, Video Privacy, Video YouTube ID, Video Filename and Publish Date.
+'''Solution''': The software supports importing and exporting video metadata using a standard CSV file. The supported fields are: Channel Name, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags, YouTube Category ID, Video Privacy, Video YouTube ID, Video Filename and Publish Date (optional).
 The CSV columns should appear in the following order:
-ChannelName, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags, YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy, Video YouTubeID, Video Filename, Publish Date
+ChannelName, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags, YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy, Video YouTubeID, Video Filename, Publish Date (optional)
 If you're importing data from another application, you don't have to guess the required format. Simply use the built-in '''CSV Export''' feature to export your existing videos as plain text. This allows you to see the exact data format expected by the CSV importer, making it easy to map fields from virtually any third-party application.

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 ChannelName, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags, YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy, Video YouTubeID, Video Filename, Publish Date
-If you're importing data from another application, you don't have to guess the required format. Simply use the built-in '''Text Export''' feature to export your existing videos as plain text. This allows you to see the exact data format expected by the importer, making it easy to map fields from virtually any third-party application.
+If you're importing data from another application, you don't have to guess the required format. Simply use the built-in '''CSV Export''' feature to export your existing videos as plain text. This allows you to see the exact data format expected by the CSV importer, making it easy to map fields from virtually any third-party application.
 == Does the software support YouTube Shorts? ==

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	This mode is ideal for one-time uploads or when integrating the software into an existing automation pipeline. Videos are uploaded directly to YouTube without being stored in the CMS, allowing the application to operate as a lightweight, standalone uploader while retaining all of its powerful bulk upload capabilities.		This mode is ideal for one-time uploads or when integrating the software into an existing automation pipeline. Videos are uploaded directly to YouTube without being stored in the CMS, allowing the application to operate as a lightweight, standalone uploader while retaining all of its powerful bulk upload capabilities.
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−	~~== What is the CSV format for importing videos? ==~~
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−	~~'''Scenario''': I wish to import my videos into this software from another application. What is the correct CSV format my data should be in?~~
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−	'''Solution''': The CSV format is as follows: '''Channel Name, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags (Comma Separated), YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy (Public\|Unlisted\|Private), Video YouTubeID, Video Filename (Full file path), Publish Date'''. A good way to take a closer took at the formatting is to add a few videos into the software and add them to the upload queue. The videos will now be in the database and you can use the Export to CSV feature to carefully analyze the data format.

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	Brand Accounts are fully supported, as are channels where you've been granted a '''Manager''' role. This makes the software ideal for businesses, agencies and creators who manage multiple YouTube channels from a single application.		Brand Accounts are fully supported, as are channels where you've been granted a '''Manager''' role. This makes the software ideal for businesses, agencies and creators who manage multiple YouTube channels from a single application.
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	== How can I upload videos without using the Content Management System (CMS)? ==		== How can I upload videos without using the Content Management System (CMS)? ==

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 This page covers some common scenarios you may face when using the software. If you have stumbled across an error and need help, then refer to our [[YouTube Bulk Uploader for the Lazy Troubleshooting Guide]] instead.
-== Adding multiple Channels for the same YouTube Account ==
+== Does the software support multiple YouTube channels? ==
-'''Scenario''': My account has multiple channels associated with it. How can I manage videos for multiple channels?
+'''Solution''': Yes. YouTube Bulk Uploader for the Lazy supports hundreds of YouTube channels, even across multiple Google accounts. You can easily switch between channels and organise your videos without constantly signing in and out.
-'''Solution''': Very easy! When adding a new channel into the software, simply give the channel a unique name and add the channel into the software. When the web browser windows opened to verify the YouTube account, select the channel you want to assign. Repeat this step for the other channels you wish to add, give each one a unique name within the software.
+The software uses Google's official OAuth authentication system, so your Google password is never entered into or stored by the application. Instead, you securely authorise access directly through Google.
 == How can I upload videos without using the Content Management System (CMS)? ==

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 '''Solution''': Very easy! When adding a new channel into the software, simply give the channel a unique name and add the channel into the software. When the web browser windows opened to verify the YouTube account, select the channel you want to assign. Repeat this step for the other channels you wish to add, give each one a unique name within the software.
-'''Scenario''': I want to add videos into the software and upload. I do not wish to manage my videos at a later date.
+== How can I upload videos without using the Content Management System (CMS)? ==
-'''Solution''': In Admin > General, there is an option to Content Manage Videos. When you uncheck this option, the entire Video Database video management features of the software is ignored. Every video added into the software will be uploaded to the YouTube account only. It's very useful for users to wish to just upload many videos on a one-time basis.
+'''Scenario''': I simply want to upload videos to YouTube. I don't need to organise, track or manage them after they've been uploaded.
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 '''Solution''': The CSV format is as follows: '''Channel Name, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags (Comma Separated), YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy (Public|Unlisted|Private), Video YouTubeID, Video Filename (Full file path), Publish Date'''. A good way to take a closer took at the formatting is to add a few videos into the software and add them to the upload queue. The videos will now be in the database and you can use the Export to CSV feature to carefully analyze the data format.

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	'''Scenario''': I wish to import my videos into this software from another application. What is the correct CSV format my data should be in?		'''Scenario''': I wish to import my videos into this software from another application. What is the correct CSV format my data should be in?

−	'''Solution''': The CSV format is as follows: '''Channel Name, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags (Comma Separated), YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy (Public\|Unlisted\|Private), Video YouTubeID, Video Filename (Full file path)'''. A good way to take a closer took at the formatting is to add a few videos into the software and add them to the upload queue. The videos will now be in the database and you can use the Export to CSV feature to carefully analyze the data format.	+	'''Solution''': The CSV format is as follows: '''Channel Name, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags (Comma Separated), YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy (Public\|Unlisted\|Private), Video YouTubeID, Video Filename (Full file path), Publish Date'''. A good way to take a closer took at the formatting is to add a few videos into the software and add them to the upload queue. The videos will now be in the database and you can use the Export to CSV feature to carefully analyze the data format.

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	'''Scenario''': I wish to import my videos into this software from another application. What is the correct CSV format my data should be in?		'''Scenario''': I wish to import my videos into this software from another application. What is the correct CSV format my data should be in?

−	'''Solution''': The CSV format is as follows: '''~~Software Account Username~~, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags (Comma Separated), YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy (Public\|Unlisted\|Private), Video YouTubeID, Video Filename (Full file path)'''. A good way to take a closer took at the formatting is to add a few videos into the software and add them to the upload queue. The videos will now be in the database and you can use the Export to CSV feature to carefully analyze the data format.	+	'''Solution''': The CSV format is as follows: '''Channel Name, Video Title, Video Description, Video Tags (Comma Separated), YouTubeCategoryID, Video Privacy (Public\|Unlisted\|Private), Video YouTubeID, Video Filename (Full file path)'''. A good way to take a closer took at the formatting is to add a few videos into the software and add them to the upload queue. The videos will now be in the database and you can use the Export to CSV feature to carefully analyze the data format.

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 '''Scenario''': My account has multiple channels associated with it. How can I manage videos for multiple channels?
-'''Solution''': Very easy! When adding a new account into the software, simple give the account a unique name and add the account. When the web browser windows opened to verify the YouTube account, select the channel you want to assign to this account. Repeat this step for the other channel and give the account a unique name. This software actually binds to Channels, not Accounts.
+'''Solution''': Very easy! When adding a new channel into the software, simply give the channel a unique name and add the channel into the software. When the web browser windows opened to verify the YouTube account, select the channel you want to assign. Repeat this step for the other channels you wish to add, give each one a unique name within the software.
 == How can I just upload videos without the database? ==