FAQs
Can Blotato Write Description and Timestamps for Youtube?
Yes, first upload your Youtube video as public or unlisted. It takes ~20 mins before Blotato can access it publicly. Then, add the Youtube URL as a Source and use the prompt "Youtube Description & Timestamps". This will analyze your Youtube video and generate a description and clickable timestamps.
How Do You Upload Long Youtube Videos vs Youtube Shorts?
Youtube automatically identifies Shorts - if your video is less than 3 minutes long and vertical (9:16 aspect ratio), it will automatically be posted as a Youtube Short.
How Do You Add Tags to Youtube Videos?
Botato currently doesn't support adding Tags to Youtube videos because Youtube's recommendation: "Tags can be useful if the content of your video is commonly misspelled. Otherwise, tags play a minimal role in your video's discovery." (Source: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/146402?hl=en)
"You have reached the maximum number of 10 posts for the last 24 hours for this account"
This error comes from YouTube, not Blotato. YouTube enforces a limit of 10 video uploads per channel per 24 hours via API.
To resolve this:
Wait for the 24-hour window to reset, then try again
Upload directly via the YouTube website in the meantime (this bypasses the API limit)
Space out your uploads throughout the day to avoid hitting the limit
This limit applies to all third-party apps that use the YouTube API, not only Blotato.
Youtube API quota error "The user has exceeded the number of videos they may upload"?
The YouTube API error, "The user has exceeded the number of videos they may upload," means that your YouTube account has hit one of YouTube's upload limits or quotas.
This could be due to:
Daily Upload Limit – YouTube enforces a cap on the number of videos an account can upload per 24 hours.
Weekly or Periodic Limits – Some accounts may have stricter limits depending on factors like age, activity, and compliance with YouTube's policies.
Quota Limits on the API – If you're uploading via the YouTube Data API, you may have hit your quota limit for video uploads.
Account Restrictions – New or unverified accounts may have lower upload limits.
Violation of YouTube Policies – If your account has received strikes or violations, YouTube may impose restrictions.
Solutions:
Wait and try again later – If you've hit the daily limit, you might just need to wait 24 hours.
Check API quota usage – If using the API, review your quota usage in the Google Cloud Console.
Verify your account – Make sure your YouTube account is verified to increase your upload limits.
Check YouTube's official upload limits – YouTube's limits can change, so check their official page.
Youtube "Unauthorized" error?
To fix the Unauthorized error when posting to YouTube, try these steps:
Open an incognito Chrome browser
Log into your YouTube account
Log into Blotato
Reconnect your YouTube account to Blotato
If you are using a workflow automation, make sure you update your youtube account ID!
How do you upload a video to Youtube?
For YouTube Shorts:
Connect your YouTube account in Settings
Go to the AI Agent and click "Add Post", then select YouTube
Upload a video with 9:16 aspect ratio and under 3 minutes - it will automatically post as a YouTube Short
For regular videos:
Go to the AI Agent
Create a draft post
Click "+ Add Media", then select "Upload File" to add your video
If you're making videos in Blotato:
Click "Export Video" to create the final MP4
Click "Create Post" to make a new post, then "Clone" to copy it to YouTube and other platforms
YouTube automatically identifies Shorts based on length (under 3 minutes) and aspect ratio (9:16 vertical)
If you're using a workflow automation tool:
Add a new node/module, search for Blotato, select platform "Youtube", and pass your publicly accessible video URL to be uploaded to Youtube
Connected YouTube account but different channel not appearing?
Follow this troubleshooting guide for connecting your YouTube channels: https://help.blotato.com/platforms/youtube/connect-accounts
How do I set the title and description when publishing to YouTube?
When publishing to YouTube from Blotato:
The post text becomes the YouTube video description
The title field becomes the YouTube video title
In the web app (AI Agent), the text you write in the post body becomes the YouTube description. The title field appears when you select YouTube as a platform.
When using the API, set content.text for the description and target.title for the video title.
Tags are not supported. YouTube recommends against relying on tags for discovery (source).
How can I select the thumbnail of my YouTube video?
You can add a custom thumbnail when publishing to YouTube.
Using Blotato Web App
Create a post and select your YouTube account
In the scheduling screen, upload or select your custom thumbnail
Publish or schedule your post
Using Blotato API (n8n / Make.com)
Pass a
thumbnailUrlfield in thetargetobject with a publicly accessible image URLPublish or schedule your post
See: Publish Post API Reference
Custom thumbnails require a verified YouTube account with custom thumbnail capabilities enabled on YouTube.
Why doesn't my custom YouTube thumbnail work?
If you connected your YouTube account before custom thumbnail support was added, or you verified your account after your first connected your YouTube account to Blotato, you'll need to re-connect your account.
To re-connect:
Go to Settings
Click "Login with YouTube" or click the "Reconnect" button on your YouTube account
Grant all requested permissions
YouTube requires that your account is verified and in good standing before you can use custom thumbnails on your videos If your account is not verified, see YouTube's verification guide.
How do I add a YouTube video to a playlist?
When publishing to YouTube, you can add your video to an existing playlist.
Select your YouTube account to publish to
A playlist dropdown appears after selecting the account
Choose the playlist you want to add your video to
Publish or schedule your post
This works in both the AI Agent and the post creation screen.
Why don't I see my YouTube playlists?
If you connected your YouTube account before playlist support was added, you need to re-connect your account.
Go to Settings
Click "Login with YouTube" or click the "Reconnect" button on your account
Grant all requested permissions (playlists require additional permissions)
Your playlists will appear after re-connecting. Do not disconnect your account -- use the reconnect flow above.
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