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How to Access YouTube Studio on a PC or Mac

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A simple guide to opening YouTube Studio

Written by Cory Stillman

Last Updated: October 30, 2023 Fact Checked

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Access YouTube Studio

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Use YouTube Studio

YouTube is building a new version of their “Creator Studio” with a lot of helpful features. They are also changing its name to “YouTube Studio”. You can effectively manage and analyze your videos with this tool. This wikiHow article will help you access the YouTube Studio beta.

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Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the YouTube homepage, then select YouTube Studio from the drop-down menu.
Monetizing creators will need to complete a two-step authentication each time they open YouTube Studio.
Use YouTube Studio to manage your channel, create playlists, and grow your monetization efforts.

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Log in to your YouTube account . Open www.youtube.com in your web browser. If you’re not already logged in to your account, click SIGN IN to do so.
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When you click on it, a drop-down menu will appear.

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Select YouTube Studio from the drop-down menu. This will open YouTube Studio.
- Monetizing creators will need to complete a two-step authentication at this time. This is required each time you open YouTube Studio via a monetized channel. ^{[1]
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- Alternatively, go directly to https://studio.youtube.com in order to access YouTube Studio. Bookmark the page to quickly access it again.
  - Android and iPhone users can also download the YouTube Studio app to manage their channel via their mobile device. The YouTube Create app is also exclusive to Androids, allowing users to edit videos straight from their phone.

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From the YouTube Studio Dashboard, click Upload Videos to begin uploading new content to your channel.
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Manage existing videos via the Content tab. Select Content in the left-hand column of YouTube Studio to see all of your uploaded videos. You can also find any livestreams or community posts you have made in the past.
- Visit the Subtitles tab to add subtitles to your videos, or edit existing ones.
- Manage the comments on your videos by visiting the Comments tab. YouTube Studio lets you know which comments mention you, and which ones you may want to respond to specifically.
- Incoming copyright claims related to your uploaded videos can be found under the Copyright tab. Likewise, you may use this tab to submit removal requests for other videos.
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YouTube Studio provides several great tools and metrics to measure your channel's reach. Use the Analytics tab to track your channel's growth overtime and determine the best ways to continue your success.
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If you already monetize your YouTube videos, use this tab to track your earnings and adjust your YouTube membership. Otherwise, you can set up a membership here and begin your earning adventure.
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The Customization tab allows you to tailor your channel to your exact specifications, adding a trailer or header for visitors, or adjusting the layout. The Audio Library also includes several free songs and sound effects that you can download and add to your next video.

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Cory Stillman . Cory Stillman is a Technology Writer for wikiHow. Cory has experience writing about Film and TV for several online publications, including Screen Rant and Film Cred. He earned a degree in Film and Media Studies with a minor in Creative Writing and certificates in Global Studies and Children’s Literature from the University of Pittsburgh. This article has been viewed 74,201 times.

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