YouTube
Connect your YouTube channel to schedule and publish videos and Shorts.
Connecting Your Channel
- Go to the Platforms page from the sidebar
- Click Connect on the YouTube card
- A popup will open - sign in with your Google account
- Select the YouTube channel you want to connect
- Grant PostRite permission to manage your videos
- The popup will close and your channel will appear in the list
Multiple Channels
If you manage multiple YouTube channels, you can connect each one separately to PostRite.
Supported Features
- Upload and schedule regular videos
- Upload and schedule YouTube Shorts
- Set video title, description, and tags
- Upload custom thumbnails
- Set video privacy (public, unlisted, private)
- Add videos to playlists
- Post analytics: daily views, likes, and comments on published videos — see Analytics
Video Specifications
Regular Videos
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, WebM |
| Resolution | 1080p or 4K recommended |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (standard) |
| Max Duration | 12 hours (verified accounts) |
| Max File Size | 256 GB |
YouTube Shorts
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 9:16 (vertical) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px |
| Max Duration | 3 minutes |
Metadata Guidelines
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Title | 100 characters |
| Description | 5,000 characters |
| Tags | 500 characters total |
Thumbnail Requirements
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 px (minimum 640 px width)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Format: JPG, GIF, PNG
- Max file size: 2 MB
When scheduling a video, you can pick an optional custom thumbnail in the YouTube options — upload a new image or choose one from your media library. Custom thumbnails require your YouTube channel to be phone-verified; if it isn't, the video is still published and YouTube keeps an auto-generated thumbnail. Shorts don't support custom thumbnails.
Best Practices
- Compelling thumbnails: Custom thumbnails increase click-through rates
- Optimize titles: Include keywords naturally in the first 60 characters
- Detailed descriptions: Include timestamps, links, and keywords
- Tags: Use relevant tags to help discovery
- Consistent schedule: Regular uploads help grow your audience
- Shorts for growth: YouTube Shorts can help reach new audiences
Troubleshooting
Upload fails
- Check your internet connection for large files
- Ensure video format is supported
- Verify file size is under 256 GB
- Check if your channel has upload restrictions
Video stuck in processing
YouTube processes videos after upload. Processing time depends on video length and resolution. 4K videos may take several hours.
Can't upload Shorts
- Ensure video is under 3 minutes
- Use 9:16 vertical aspect ratio
- Add #Shorts to the title or description