YouTube Stories for creators

Create a story

1. Sign in to YouTube on mobile.
2. Tap the camera , then Story .
   • If you don't see the  Story option, your device is not compatible with Stories at this time.
3. Tap the capture button  to take a photo, or hold it down to record a video.
4. Add effects like music , filters , stickers , and text . You can also trim your story  or save it to your camera roll .
5. Tap Post.

You can also select a video or image from your mobile device to add to your story.

Mention another creator in your story

When editing your story, you can mention another creator with the mention sticker.

1. Select stickers .
2. Select the mention sticker.
3. Search for the creator you’d like to mention.
4. Tap on their channel icon to select them.

Delete a video within a story

1. Tap the story.
2. Tap the player until you get to the video or photo you'd like to delete.
3. Tap Menu .
4. Tap Delete.

Highlight viewer comments in a new story

You can highlight and respond to comments from viewers with a comment sticker in your next story.

1. Go to your story by selecting your channel icon from the Subscriptions feed or from the Stories row on Home.
2. Tap the Comments icon .
3. Below the comment you’d like to highlight in your next story, tap Reply in Story.
4. Record a video or photo with the app. 
5. Tap Post.

You can adjust the position and size of the comment sticker in your story after recording your response by pinching and dragging with two fingers.

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