How to Bulk upload posts on Youtube?
In this article, we will cover:
- How to prepare your YouTube post data for bulk upload
- Uploading regular YouTube videos vs. YouTube Shorts
- FAQs
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Connect Your YouTube Account
- If you haven’t already, go to the Accounts section and connect your YouTube account to SocialBu.
- Go to Bulk Import in the Publish Feature
- Navigate to the Publish section > Bulk Import.
- Download the CSV Template
- Download the ready-to-use CSV file to avoid formatting issues.
- Fill in Your Data According to the Template Format
Enter your content details such as:
- Title of the video
- Description (if needed)
- Media: Direct URL to the video file
- Account: Name of your connected YouTube channel
- Publish At: Format:
dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm(am/pm)
- Post as Shorts: Type
TRUE
in this column if you want to post it as a YouTube Short. Leave it empty for regular videos.
⚠️ Important: It is crucial to ensure that media URLs are direct and publicly accessible. Please refrain from using links that require login or permission access.
- Save and Upload Your CSV File
- Save the file in CSV format with UTF-8 encoding.
- Upload it back to SocialBu using the Bulk Import section.
- Import and Confirm
- A popup will appear asking you to confirm your import.
- Click "Import" and all your posts will be successfully added.
Notes:
- You can upload up to 200 videos/shorts at once using the CSV method.
- Posting as a Short only works if the video meets YouTube’s Shorts criteria (under 60 seconds, vertical format, etc.).
FAQs
- Can I schedule both Shorts and standard videos in the same file?
Yes. Just mark the ones to be posted as Shorts with TRUE
in the "Post as Shorts" column.
- What type of video link works for bulk uploads?
Only direct and public video links (e.g., links from Google Drive with proper access or hosting platforms that offer direct downloads).
- Can I bulk upload unlisted or private videos?
Currently, bulk uploads are for public videos only. Use platform-specific settings for privacy controls after upload.
- Will SocialBu publish the Shorts automatically?
Yes. Once scheduled, SocialBu will automatically publish your content at the specified time—no manual steps required.
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