How to add youtube video

This guide shows you how to create and upload a YouTube video, then copy the link and paste it into your listing (hotel / accommodation / rental).

Before you start

• A phone (Android / iPhone) or a computer
• Stable internet connection (upload may take some time)
• A video file (most commonly MP4, MOV or HEVC)

Tip: Keep it short and steady. A 15–45 second video is usually perfect.

• Horizontal (16:9) or vertical (9:16) — both work
• Good lighting and a steady shot look more professional

Create your Google account

YouTube uses a Google account. If you already use Gmail, you already have one.

1. Go to YouTube
2. Click Sign in
3. Choose Create account if you don’t have one
4. Complete registration (email + password)

Create your YouTube channel

When you sign in to YouTube for the first time, a channel is often created automatically. If not, create one in a few clicks:

1. Click your profile picture (top right)
2. Select Create a channel
3. Choose a channel name (hotel name, accommodation name, or brand name)
4. Confirm

Upload from your phone (recommended)

Using the YouTube app:

1. Install the YouTube app
2. Sign in
3. Tap + (Create)
4. Select Upload a video
5. Choose a video from your gallery
6. Add details:
   • Title — example: “Hotel Test – Room tour”
   • Description — short text: location + what is shown
7. Choose Visibility:
   • Unlisted — best for listings (viewable only via link)
   • Public — if you want it searchable
8. Tap Upload / Publish

Upload from a computer

1. Open YouTube in your browser and sign in
2. Click the Create (camera) icon (top right)
3. Select Upload video
4. Drag & drop your video file (or click Select files)
5. Enter the title and description
6. For Audience, select: No, it’s not made for kids
7. Set Visibility to Unlisted or Public
8. Click Publish

Choose the best visibility setting

Unlisted

• Does not appear in search results
• Anyone with the link can watch
• Perfect for listing videos

Public

• Visible to everyone and searchable
• Good for extra marketing exposure

Private

• Only you can watch
• Not recommended — guests won’t be able to view it

Optional: Add a thumbnail

A thumbnail makes your video look more professional. If custom thumbnails aren’t available yet, you may need to verify your account (usually via SMS) and enable the option in YouTube Studio.

Copy your video link

On mobile:

1. Open the video
2. Tap Share
3. Tap Copy link

On desktop:

1. Open the video
2. Copy the URL from the address bar

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXX

Add the link to your listing

In your account, open the edit page of your listing and find the field:

YouTube Video

1. Paste the YouTube link
2. Save your changes

Both full youtube.com/watch links and short youtu.be links work.

What to record (quick template)

• Entrance / wide shot (3–5 seconds)
• Room + bed + view (5–10 seconds)
• Bathroom (5–10 seconds)
• Terrace / kitchen / key details (5–10 seconds)
• Final shot: location or beach (if available)

Tip: Short, steady videos always perform best.

Don’t want to upload the video yourself?

No problem. You can send us the video via WhatsApp and we will upload it to our YouTube channel and add the link to your listing for you.

FAQ

Does the video need to be public?
No. Unlisted is ideal.

Does YouTube compress videos?
Yes. YouTube automatically optimizes videos while keeping good quality.

How long does upload take?
It depends on your internet speed and file size. Short videos usually upload quickly.