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How to upload videos

To get started uploading videos on YouTube, follow the steps below:

  1. Sign into YouTube.
  2. Click the Upload link at the top of the page.
  3. Select the video you'd like to upload from your computer. You can also record a video from your webcam, or create a video slideshow.

Once the upload is completed we will send you an email to notify you that your video is done uploading and processing. You can then forward that email to friends or family for easy sharing. If you prefere not to receive notification, you can opt out by visiting your email settings.

updated 05/03/2013

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