How to Upload Private and Unlisted Videos on YouTube

YouTube is more than just a household name and is actually a great source of free entertainment. However, there are features that many people may not be aware of. Did you know that you can upload a YouTube video and view it only if the viewer has the link? We’ll show you everything you need to know about how to upload private and non-public videos to YouTube.

Recently, when we had a house party, it was very convenient to upload videos to YouTube and un-publicize them. This way we can ensure that our friends with the link to the video can view the video but not the general public as the video will not be available for search.

Furthermore, you can also upload a video to YouTube and make it private so that only you, the uploader, and the people you invite can access it. First, understand the difference between unlisted and private videos before we show you how to upload them.

YouTube unlisted and private videos: What’s the difference

Unlisted videos are those that can be viewed by people with a link to them. It’s not completely private as anyone with the link can access it. However, it won’t appear on YouTube’s search results, and moreover, YouTube won’t list it in any category.

On the other hand, people you have invited can access private videos. You can invite up to fifty people with an existing YouTube account to watch the video. Unlike non-public videos, this link is private and cannot be accessed by anyone unless you personally invite it. Now let’s start with uploading unlisted YouTube videos.

How to upload unlisted videos on YouTube

We’ll explain instructions for both the web version of YouTube and the YouTube app for iPhone and Android. Let’s get started.

Upload unlisted video on web browser

Step 1: Open YouTube on your web browser.

Step 2: Click on the videocam icon in the top right corner.

Step 3: Click Upload Video.

Step 4: Select the file you want to upload.

Step 5: Click Next and continue to do so by adding relevant details.

Step 6: When you get to the Visibility option, check the Unlisted box and click Save.

Next, let’s see how to upload unlisted videos using the YouTube app on Android and iPhone.

Upload unlisted videos on the YouTube app on Android and iPhone

Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your device.

Step 2: Click the Plus icon in the bottom ribbon.

Step 3: Click Upload video.

Step 4: Now you will be shown a list of all the videos on your device. Select the video you want to upload.

Step 5: Preview the video and tap Next.

Step 6: Now, tap on Visibility.

Step 7: Make sure it is set to Unlisted.

Step 8: Tap Next.

Step 9: Choose whether your video is suitable for children and Upload.

That’s how you upload an unlisted video on YouTube. Next, let’s move on to the more important part – how do I create links for these unlisted YouTube videos?

How to share links for unlisted YouTube videos

When you upload a video to YouTube and make it visible to public, you can share the video’s link with your friends and family. Therefore, only those with the link can watch the exclusive video. Here’s how to share unlisted videos on YouTube.

Share link for unlisted video on web

Step 1: Open YouTube on your browser and click on Your Videos.

Step 2: Hover your mouse around the video you want to share and click the three-dot icon.

Step 3: Click Get shareable link.

The link will be copied to your clipboard, and you can share it with your friends and family so they can watch the video.

Share link for unlisted video on YouTube app

Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your device.

Step 2: Tap Gallery and select Your Videos.

Step 3: Click the three dots icon below the video you want to share.

Step 4: Now, tap Share Video.

Therefore, by using certain sharing options, you can share your unlisted videos.

However, you may also have previously uploaded a video that you want to change visibility from public to unlisted. Here’s how to do it.

How to make your existing YouTube videos unlisted

Here’s how to change the visibility of an existing public video to make it unlisted. We have already explained the tutorial for YouTube on the web browser and the YouTube app.

Make existing YouTube videos unlisted on the web

Step 1: Open YouTube on your browser and click on Your Videos.

Step 2: Now click on the public icon in Visibility.

Step 3: Tick the Unlisted box to change the visibility and click Save.

Next, let’s see how to make existing videos unlisted on the mobile app.

Make existing YouTube videos unlisted on the mobile app

Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your device.

Step 2: Tap Gallery and select Your Videos.

Step 3: Click the three dots icon below the video you want to change the display mode.

Step 4: Click Edit.

Step 5: Tap on Visibility.

Step 6: Tap Unlisted and now go back.

Step 7: Click Save.

Your video is now set to Unlisted. That’s all you need to know about how to change the visibility of an existing video to unlisted. Next, let’s see how to upload private videos to YouTube.

How to upload private videos on YouTube

As explained earlier, uploading private videos to YouTube ensures that only people you invite can access the video. We’ve covered tutorials for both the YouTube web app and the iPhone and Android apps.

Upload a private video on YouTube Web

Step 1: Open YouTube on a web browser and click on the videocam icon.

Step 2: Click Upload Video.

Step 4: Select the file you want to upload.

Step 5: Click Next and continue to do so as you fill in the relevant details.

Step 6: When you get to the Display tab, click Private and tap Save.

Private video upload on YouTube app for Android/iOS

Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your device.

Step 2: Click the Plus icon in the bottom ribbon.

Step 3: Click Upload video.

Step 4: Now you will be shown a list of all the videos on your device. Select the video you want to upload.

Step 5: Preview the video and tap Next.

Step 6: Now, tap on Visibility.

Step 7: Make sure it is set to Private.

Step 8: Tap Next.

Step 9: Choose whether your video is suitable for children and select Upload Video.

Now that we have uploaded a private video, let’s see how to invite viewers to access private videos on YouTube.

How to share private videos on YouTube

As mentioned earlier, you can only invite up to fifty people to watch your private videos, and they must all have YouTube accounts. Here’s how to do it.

Note: You can only invite people to access your private YouTube videos on the web.

Step 1: Open YouTube on your web browser and click Your Videos on the sidebar.

Step 2: Click Private under your video visibility.

Step 3: Now, click on Share privately.

Step 4: Add the email addresses of the people you want to invite and click Done.

Next, let’s see how to change the visibility of existing YouTube videos to private.

How to make an existing video private on YouTube

If you change your mind after uploading a public or unlisted video and want to make it private, don’t worry. You can easily revert the visibility settings to private. Here’s how to do it.

Make existing videos private on YouTube Web

Step 1: Open YouTube in any browser and click on the Your Videos option in the sidebar.

Step 2: Click on the visibility option.

Step 3: Tick the Private box to change the visibility and click Save.

Make an existing video private on the YouTube app

Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your device.

Step 2: Tap Gallery and select Your Videos.

Step 3: Click the three dots icon below the video you want to change the display mode.

Step 4: Click Edit.

Step 5: Tap on Visibility.

Step 6: Tap Private and now go back.

Step 7: Click Save.

Your video is now set to Private. This brings us to the bottom of everything we have to show on YouTube private and non-public videos. However, if you have any further questions, skip to the section below.

FAQ about private and unlisted YouTube videos

1. Can you comment on private or unlisted YouTube videos?

You cannot comment on a private video. However, you can comment on an unlisted video on YouTube.

2. Are unlisted videos searchable on YouTube?

Are not. Unlisted videos cannot be searched on YouTube.

3. Can subscribers see my unlisted videos?

Are not. Subscribers can’t see your unlisted videos unless you share the link with them.

Secretly upload YouTube videos

We hope this article helped you upload private and non-public videos to YouTube. We appreciate this feature of YouTube, and with Google Drive’s mediocre video sharing features, sharing videos privately on YouTube could be the way to go for many of us!

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