YouTube API
Streamline your YouTube strategy with Late's robust API. Schedule regular videos and YouTube Shorts, manage channels, and reach billions of viewers with enterprise-grade reliability.
Why Choose Late for YouTube?
Smart Scheduling
Schedule YouTube videos for peak viewer activity. Our analytics suggest optimal upload times based on your audience demographics and behavior.
YouTube Data API v3
Official YouTube Data API v3 integration with full support for video uploads, metadata management, and channel operations.
Channel Management
Manage multiple YouTube channels from a single API. Perfect for content creators and agencies with multiple YouTube properties.
Auto Shorts Detection
YouTube automatically detects Shorts based on video duration (≤ 3 minutes). We optimize metadata for maximum Shorts feed visibility.
How YouTube Integration Works
Connect YouTube Channel
Authenticate your YouTube channel through Google's OAuth. Secure permissions for video uploads and channel management.
Upload & Schedule
Upload videos with metadata, thumbnails, and descriptions. Set publish schedules and privacy settings.
Auto-Publish
Your videos automatically go live at the scheduled time. Real-time notifications and upload progress tracking.
Get Started in Minutes
Schedule a YouTube Video
JavaScript// Upload any video - YouTube automatically detects Shorts (≤ 3 min)
const response = await fetch('https://getlate.dev/api/v1/posts', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
platforms: [{
platform: 'youtube',
accountId: 'your-youtube-channel-id',
platformSpecificData: {
privacyStatus: 'public',
title: 'API automation tutorial',
description: 'This video was scheduled with Late.'
}
}],
content: 'Publishing our latest tutorial to YouTube!',
mediaItems: [{
type: 'video',
url: 'https://your-video-url.mp4'
}],
scheduledFor: '2024-01-15T12:00:00Z'
})
});
const result = await response.json();
console.log('YouTube scheduled:', result.id);YouTube Growth Benefits
Consistent Publishing
Maintain a regular upload schedule without manual effort. Batch content creation and let Late handle the timing.
Multi-Channel Control
Manage unlimited YouTube channels from one API. Assign different channels to different teams or clients.
Full Workflow Automation
Generate thumbnails, set playlists, and post across 10 platforms simultaneously. Trigger uploads from your CMS or video editing pipeline.
YouTube Features Supported
- Public, private, or unlisted scheduling
- Playlist assignment
- Caption & metadata uploads
- Custom thumbnail uploads
- Shorts optimization
- Live stream announcements
YouTube API Error Reference
Comprehensive guide to YouTube API error codes. Find solutions and troubleshoot common integration issues.
View Error Reference →Frequently Asked Questions
How do Shorts work?
Upload any video 60 seconds or less in portrait orientation. YouTube automatically places it in Shorts. Late flags eligible uploads for Shorts analytics.
Can I control privacy settings?
Yes. Choose public, private, or unlisted in platformSpecificData. Late respects your launch plan and can notify your team when it goes live.
Do you support thumbnails?
Provide a thumbnail URL and Late uploads it as part of the video. We also support fallback thumbnails if the custom image fails.
Can I schedule live streams?
Use YouTube's live event API to create broadcasts. Late can post reminders across other platforms to drive attendance.
Does this affect monetization?
All videos are uploaded through YouTube's official API. Monetization settings behave the same as manual uploads.
Ready to Automate YouTube?
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No credit card required • 10 free uploads per month • 99.97% uptime SLA