Additional Features and Status of YouTube Channel

In this article, we discuss some additional features of YouTube Channel. Some of these features help you to increase your revenue.

List of Additional Features and Status of YouTube Channel

1. Uploading (Upload Videos)

You can upload videos to YouTube in a few easy steps. Use the instructions below to upload your videos from a computer or from a mobile device.

1. Sign in to YouTube.
2. At the top of the page, click Upload .
3. Select Upload video.
4. Before you start uploading the video, you can choose the video privacy settings.
5. Select the video that you’d like to upload from your computer. You can also import a video from Google Photos.
6. As the video is uploading, you can edit both the basic information and the advanced settings of the video, and decide if you want to notify subscribers (if you untick this option, no communication will be shared with your subscribers). Partners will also be able to adjust their Monetisation settings. You can have a title of up to 100 characters and a description of up to 5,000 characters.
7. Click Publish to finish uploading a public video to YouTube. If you set the video privacy setting to Private or Unlisted, just click Done to finish the upload or click Share to privately share your video.
8. If you haven’t clicked Publish, other people won’t be able to view your video. You can always publish your video at a later time in your Video Manager.

2. Monetisation

You can apply for monetisation at any time. To be reviewed, all channels need at least 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months and 1,000 subscribers. This requirement allows us to properly evaluate new channels and helps protect the creator community.

YouTube Partner Programme

The YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) gives creators greater access to YouTube resources and features.

Minimum eligibility requirements to join

1. Follow all the YouTube Partner Programme policies.
2. Live in a country or region where the YouTube Partner Programme is available.
3. Have more than 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months.
4. Have more than 1,000 subscribers.
5. Have a linked AdSense account.

YouTube Partner Programme application checklist

Everyone can apply for YPP, but you do need to meet some guidelines. This checklist is meant to guide you through the application process.

1. Make sure that your channel follows policies and guidelines. When you apply, you’ll go through a standard review process to see whether your channel meets youtube policies and guidelines. Only channels that meet them will be accepted into the programme. YouTube also constantly check channels in the programme to see whether they continue to meet our policies and guidelines.
2. Make sure that you only have one AdSense account. Once you’re in the programme, you’ll need an AdSense account to get paid. If you already have an AdSense account, use the one that’s already approved. You can link as many channels as you have to a single AdSense account. If you don’t have an AdSense account, you can create one while you’re applying for YPP.
3. Make sure that you have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 public watch hours. When you reach this threshold, it usually means that you have more content. The threshold helps to make a more informed decision about whether your channel meets policies and guidelines.
4. Apply for YPP. You can apply for YPP at any time, but your channel will only be reviewed once you meet the threshold. Follow these instructions:
   1. Sign in to YouTube.
   2. In the top right-hand corner, select your account icon > Creator Studio.
   3. In the left-hand menu, select Channel > Status and features.
   4. Under ‘Monetisation’, click Enable.
   5. Follow the on-screen steps.
5. Get reviewed. When your channel meets the YouTube Partner Programme subscriber and watch hour threshold, it will automatically be put in a review queue. Automated systems and human reviewers will then look at your channel’s content to see whether it follows all guidelines. You can check your application status at any time at https://www.youtube.com/account_monetization.
   1. If you’re accepted into YPP: Congratulations!
   2. If you’re rejected from YPP: Reviewers found that a significant portion of your channel doesn’t meet policies and guidelines. You can re-apply 30 days after your rejection.

3. Live streaming

YouTube Live is an easy way to reach your audience in real time. Whether you’re streaming a video game, hosting a live Q&A or teaching a class, youtube’s tools will help you manage your stream and interact with viewers in real time.

There are a few ways you can live stream on YouTube. Here’s a quick overview:

• Simple: These options are great for beginners, or if you want to quickly go live.
• Webcam: Live streaming via webcam is an easy way to go live without the need for an encoder. Start streaming from your laptop/desktop computer using your webcam.
• Mobile: Streaming on mobile lets you stream from the YouTube app.
• Customised: Ideal for more advanced live streams.
  • Encoder streaming: Encoders allow you to capture content, including your desktop, camera, microphone and more, and send it to YouTube Live to be streamed to all your fans. Encoder streaming is best for live streams that broadcast your gameplay, use external audio/video hardware, involve multiple cameras, etc.

4. Longer videos

Increase your video length limit

By default, you can upload videos that are up to 15 minutes long. To upload longer videos, follow the steps below to verify your Google Account. If you have live streaming access, long uploads are enabled by default.

To upload longer videos, verify your Google Account with the following steps:

1. On a computer, go to https://www.youtube.com/verify.
2. Follow the steps to verify your Google Account. You can choose to receive a verification code through a text message on a mobile phone or an automated voice call.
3. Once you’ve verified your Google Account, you can upload videos that are longer than 15 minutes.
4. Make sure that you’re using an up-to-date version of your browser to upload files greater than 20 GB.

Reminder: The steps above only apply to videos longer than 15 minutes. For shorter videos, follow the instructions for uploading videos.

Maximum upload size: The maximum file size that you can upload is 128 GB or 12 hours, whichever is less. We’ve changed the limits on uploads in the past, so you may see older videos that are longer than 12 hours.

Read Also: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a New YouTube Channel

5. Unlisted, Public and private videos

Update the privacy settings of your video to control where your video can appear and who can watch it.

1. Sign in to YouTube.
2. From the left-hand menu, select Videos.
3. Hover over the video that you’d like to update. Select the Live tab to see your live uploads.
4. Click the pencil icon under Visibility and choose Public, Private or Unlisted.

6. Add or Custom thumbnails

Video thumbnails let viewers see a quick snapshot of your video as they’re browsing YouTube. After your video has finished uploading, you can choose a thumbnail from the three options that YouTube automatically generates, or upload your own.

Add or change a video thumbnail

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio beta.
2. From the left menu, select Videos.
3. Select a video by clicking on its title or thumbnail.
4. Choose an auto-generated thumbnail and select Save.

7. Super Chat

You can use Super Chat to let your viewers purchase chat messages.

Eligibility requirements

1. To be eligible for Super Chat, you have to meet these requirements:
2. Your channel is monetised
3. Your channel has over 1,000 subscribers
4. You are over 18
6. Note: Super Chat is not available on age-restricted, unlisted or private videos. Super Chat is also not available if live chat has been disabled.

8. Custom URL

If your channel is eligible, you can give fans an easy-to-remember web address, called a custom URL, for your YouTube channel. This is called a custom URL and looks like youtube.com/yourcustomname and youtube.com/c/yourcustomname.
You can choose a custom URL based on things like your display name, your YouTube username, any current vanity URLs that you have or the name of your linked website (all subject to availability).

When sharing your custom URL, you can change its capitalisation and accents however you want. For example, both youtube.com/c/yourcustomname and youtube.com/c/YourCustómNámé would send viewers to the same channel.

You can’t change a custom URL after creation. However, you can remove the custom URL from your channel and claim a new one if you want to change it. Note that once you have removed a custom URL, it may become free to be claimed by another creator. In general, a YouTube channel may only have one (1) custom URL and custom URLs cannot be transferred or assigned to anyone.

General eligibility requirements

• Have 100 or more subscribers
• Be at least 30 days old
• Have an uploaded photo as channel icon
• Have uploaded channel art
• In general, a YouTube channel may only have one (1) custom URL and custom URLs cannot be transferred or assigned to anyone.

9. Content ID appeals

If you receive a Content ID claim on your video that you believe is wrong, you can dispute the claim. When you dispute a Content ID claim, the copyright owner will be notified and they’ll have 30 days to respond.

10. Channel memberships

Channel memberships allow viewers to join your channel through monthly recurring payments and get members-only perks like badges, emoji and other goods that you offer. Find out if you’re eligible; if you are, these are the policies and guidelines that will help steer you away from trouble.

Eligibility requirements

1. Your channel must have more than 30,000 subscribers
2. Your channel is in the YouTube Partner Programme
3. You are over 18 years old
4. You are located in one of the available locations
5. You (and your MCN, if applicable) have agreed to and are complying with our terms and policies (including the applicable Commerce Product Addendum)
6. You have zero active strikes

Read Also: LibreOffice vs Microsoft Office – Feature Comparison