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)

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:

  1. Daily Upload Limit – YouTube enforces a cap on the number of videos an account can upload per 24 hours.

  2. Weekly or Periodic Limits – Some accounts may have stricter limits depending on factors like age, activity, and compliance with YouTube's policies.

  3. Quota Limits on the API – If you're uploading via the YouTube Data API, you may have hit your quota limit for video uploads.

  4. Account Restrictions – New or unverified accounts may have lower upload limits.

  5. 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:

  1. Open an incognito Chrome browser

  2. Log into your YouTube account

  3. Log into Blotato

  4. Reconnect your YouTube account to Blotato

  5. 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 Remix screen 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 Remix screen

  • 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

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