Upload YouTube Videos via API
Publish videos and Shorts to YouTube channels. We handle the complex YouTube Data API upload flow.
YouTube video processing is asynchronous — videos may take several minutes to become available
const response = await fetch('https://schedulala.com/api/v1/posts', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer sk_live_...',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
content: 'Hello from the API!',
platforms: [{
platform: 'youtube',
accountId: 'acc_yt_505'
}]
})
});Supported Content Types
Everything YouTube supports, available through one API.
YouTube API vs Schedulala
Skip months of integration work. We handle the hard parts.
Direct YouTube API
- YouTube Data API has complex OAuth and quota system
- Default quota is only 10,000 units/day (6 uploads)
- Resumable upload protocol required for reliability
- Separate endpoints for video metadata, thumbnails, and status
- API audit required for production quota increase
With Schedulala
- Upload videos without managing YouTube API quotas
- Resumable uploads handled automatically
- Set title, description, tags, and thumbnail in one request
- Shorts detection and formatting handled for you
- No YouTube API audit needed for your application
YouTube Media Limits
Quick reference for YouTube's content specifications.
YouTube Integration in 3 Steps
From zero to publishing in minutes, not months.
Connect
Your users connect their account through our hosted OAuth flow. We handle tokens, refresh, and permissions.
Build
Send a POST request with your content and target platform. Our SDK and REST API make integration simple.
We Handle Publishing
We queue, validate, upload media, and publish to the platform. You get a webhook when it's live.
YouTube-Specific Features
Built for the unique requirements of YouTube.
Video + Shorts
Upload long-form videos and YouTube Shorts through the same API. We detect format and optimize accordingly.
Full Metadata
Set title, description, tags, category, thumbnail, privacy level, and more in a single request.
Resumable Uploads
Large video uploads are handled with resumable protocol. No data loss on network interruptions.
YouTube API FAQ
Common questions about the YouTube integration.
No. Schedulala manages YouTube API quota allocation. Your app publishes through our API without needing direct YouTube Data API access.