Publishing to YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts support
ReelBot supports direct publishing to YouTube Shorts as a connected channel.
Once connected, YouTube becomes an available destination in the Publish Dialog for eligible videos.
ReelBot handles publishing — not content strategy or analytics.
What YouTube integration supports
With a connected YouTube channel, you can:
- publish short-form videos directly from ReelBot
- post AI-generated or uploaded videos
- include title and description
- reuse the same video across multiple posts
Publishing is explicit and user-initiated.
What YouTube integration does NOT support
To avoid confusion, ReelBot does not currently:
- schedule posts for future times
- auto-publish content
- read YouTube analytics
- edit posts after publishing
- manage comments or engagement
ReelBot focuses on creation and distribution, not channel management.
Video requirements for YouTube Shorts
When publishing to YouTube Shorts, videos should:
- be vertical (portrait orientation)
- be 60 seconds or less
- include readable captions for silent viewing
ReelBot prepares videos in a Shorts-friendly format, but content responsibility remains yours.
Title and description
When publishing to YouTube:
- the Publish Dialog title field becomes the Shorts title
- description can be added for discoverability
- hashtags can be included in the description
- ReelBot does not auto-generate metadata
You control the final copy exactly as it appears.
Publishing flow for YouTube Shorts
To publish a video to YouTube Shorts:
- Connect your YouTube account in Channels
- Open the Publish Dialog
- Select a video
- Choose YouTube as a platform
- Enter title and description
- Click Publish
Once published:
- the video is uploaded to YouTube as a Short
- status is tracked in Publishing History
- failures show clear error messages
YouTube-specific considerations
YouTube Shorts has unique characteristics:
- strong integration with main YouTube channel
- Shorts shelf discovery on mobile
- title is critical for searchability
- first few seconds determine viewer retention
ReelBot handles the technical publishing — you handle the strategy.
Troubleshooting YouTube publishing
Common issues:
| Problem | Likely Cause |
|---|---|
| Publish fails | Account permissions need refresh |
| Video not appearing as Short | Video may exceed 60 seconds |
| Upload stuck | Large file or slow connection |
If publishing fails, check Channels to verify account status.
The CreatorOps perspective
CreatorOps treats platforms as distribution layers, not content definitions.
This means:
- content quality comes first
- platform rules adapt around the content
- workflows remain stable even as platforms change
ReelBot follows this philosophy intentionally.
What to explore next
👉 Learn how TikTok publishing works
→ Publishing to TikTok
👉 Or review Platform & Distribution Overview
→ Platform & Distribution Overview