YouTube Bulk Uploader for the Lazy FAQ

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.

Does the software support multiple YouTube channels?

Scenario: I manage multiple YouTube channels. Can I use them all within the same application?

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.

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.

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.

How can I upload videos without using the Content Management System (CMS)?

Scenario: I simply want to upload videos to YouTube. I don't need to organise, track or manage them after they've been uploaded.

Solution: In Admin > General, disable the Content Management System (CMS) option. When the CMS is turned off, the software behaves as a high-performance bulk uploader, without adding videos to the internal database or tracking them for future management.

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.

What is the CSV format for importing videos?

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), 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.

Which CSV fields are supported for importing and exporting?

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.

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

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.

Does the software support YouTube Shorts?

Scenario: I want to upload YouTube Shorts as well as regular YouTube videos. Does the software support Shorts?

Solution: Yes. YouTube Bulk Uploader for the Lazy fully supports YouTube Shorts. Simply add your Shorts to the upload queue just as you would any other video, and the software will upload them with your chosen title, description, keywords, playlists and other metadata.

All of the software's bulk editing, automation and content management features work with Shorts, allowing you to efficiently manage large numbers of short-form videos alongside your regular YouTube content from a single application.