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Connecting YouTube Shorts

A quick guide to connecting your YouTube Shorts profile to Ordinal.

Jeffrey Zhao avatar
Written by Jeffrey Zhao
Updated over 2 months ago

You can connect your YouTube Shorts accounts from the integration page here.

How to Connect a YouTube Shorts Scheduling Profile

  1. Click the Connect a Profile button under the Scheduling Profiles section and click on YouTube Shorts as the channel you'd like to connect

  2. Click the Connect YouTube button.

  3. You will be redirected to Google to sign in and authorize to complete the connection.

Note: Due to restrictions on YouTube's end, only the owner of the account can connect the YouTube shorts account to Ordinal


Permissions and Account Requirements

Account Owner: Due to YouTube's restrictions, only the owner of the YouTube channel can connect it.

Permissions Granted: Connecting your account allows the platform to upload videos, view analytics, and manage your channel on your behalf. Make sure to accept all permissions requested when authorizing the connection.


Troubleshooting Common Issues

Can I post long-form videos to YouTube?

At the moment, only YouTube Shorts videos are supported through Ordinal. Long-form videos need to be uploaded to Youtube.com directly.

Connection Needs Reconnecting

If your profile's connection expires, a Reconnect button will appear next to it on the Social Profiles page. Simply click it and authorize your account again to get things back in sync.

Need More Help?

If you're still having trouble, please chat with our support team or email us at [email protected] for assistance. We're happy to help

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