Bulk Upload YouTube Posts

Use Bulk Import to schedule multiple YouTube videos or Shorts from a CSV file in SocialBu.

Written By Ghina Rehman

Last updated 29 days ago

  1. Connect Your YouTube Account

    If you haven’t already, go to the Accounts section and connect your YouTube account to SocialBu.

  2. Go to Bulk Import in Publish

    Navigate to the Publish section > Bulk Import.

  1. Download the CSV Template

    Download the ready-to-use CSV file to avoid formatting issues.

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.

  1. 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.

  • A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm your import.

  • Click "Import" and all your posts will be successfully added.

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?

    Yes. Add a Privacy Status column, or use Privacy/Visibility, and enter public, private, or unlisted. If left empty, SocialBu uses the default visibility supported for that YouTube upload.

  • Will SocialBu publish the Shorts automatically?

    Yes. Once scheduled, SocialBu will automatically publish your content at the specified time. YouTube still decides whether the video is treated as a Short based on its Shorts eligibility requirements.

Need Further Assistance?

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