YouTube Posting Guide
At a Glance​
Ngepost lets you publish standard videos and YouTube Shorts to your YouTube channel.
What you can configure from Ngepost:
- Title, description, and tags
- Privacy (Public, Unlisted, Private)
- Category
- Language settings (title/description language, audio language)
- Custom thumbnail (standard videos only)
- Region restrictions (allowed or blocked countries)
- License and embedding preferences
- Legal declarations (Made for Kids, AI-generated content, paid placement)
- Recording date
What Ngepost cannot do for YouTube:
- Set custom thumbnails for Shorts (YouTube auto-generates them)
- Post Shorts longer than 60 seconds
- Post videos larger than 256 GB
- Apply both allowed and blocked country restrictions at the same time
Limits​
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Max standard video duration | 12 hours |
| Max Shorts duration | 60 seconds |
| Max video file size | 256 GB |
| Supported video formats | MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, WebM, MKV |
| Custom thumbnail formats | JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
| Max thumbnail file size | 2 MB |
| Recommended thumbnail resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels (16:9) |
| Shorts aspect ratio | 9:16 (vertical) |
| Recommended Shorts resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Max title length | 100 characters (recommended) |
| Max description length | 5,000 characters |
| Max tags length | 500 characters |
Custom thumbnails are not available for YouTube Shorts. YouTube automatically generates a thumbnail from your video.
Supported Content Types​
Standard Videos​
- Max duration: 12 hours
- Supported formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, WebM, MKV
- Max file size: 256 GB
- Custom thumbnails: Supported
YouTube Shorts​
Short-form vertical videos (60 seconds or less).
- Max duration: 60 seconds
- Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
- Recommended resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Custom thumbnails: Not supported
Post Settings​
Title, Description & Tags​
| Setting | Limit | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Title | 100 characters (recommended) | No — fallback to default post title |
| Description | 5,000 characters | No — fallback to default post description |
| Tags | 500 characters | No |
Tags are comma-separated keywords for improved discoverability.
Privacy​
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Public | Anyone can search for and view the video |
| Unlisted | Only people with the link can view |
| Private | Only the channel owner can view |
Category​
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Film & Animation |
| 2 | Autos & Vehicles |
| 10 | Music |
| 15 | Pets & Animals |
| 17 | Sports |
| 19 | Travel & Events |
| 20 | Gaming |
| 22 | People & Blogs |
| 23 | Comedy |
| 24 | Entertainment |
| 25 | News & Politics |
| 26 | Howto & Style |
| 27 | Education |
| 28 | Science & Technology |
Language Settings​
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Title & Description Language | Language used in your metadata |
| Audio Language | Spoken language in the video |
These help YouTube provide correct translations and captions.
Region Restrictions​
- Allowed Countries: Only viewers in specified countries can view
- Blocked Countries: Viewers in specified countries cannot view
- Format: Comma-separated ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes (e.g.,
US,CA,MX) - You cannot use both Allowed and Blocked at the same time
- Leave empty for worldwide availability
License & Embedding​
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Video License | YouTube (standard) or Creative Commons (allow reuse) |
| Allow Embedding | Enable/disable embedding on third-party sites |
| Public Stats Viewable | Allow anyone to view video statistics |
Legal Declarations​
| Declaration | Description | When Required |
|---|---|---|
| Made for Kids (COPPA) | Content directed at children | Always (must declare yes/no) |
| AI-Generated Content | Video contains synthetic/AI content | If applicable |
| Paid Product Placement (FTC) | Video includes paid sponsorships | If applicable |
Failure to properly disclose required information may result in video removal or channel penalties.
Recording Date​
- Date and time when the video was originally recorded
- Stored in ISO 8601 format
Analytics​
Ngepost tracks the performance of your YouTube posts.
Analytics data may take 24–48 hours to appear. Ensure "Public Stats Viewable" is enabled.
Usage Tips​
- Use clear, descriptive titles with relevant keywords
- Write detailed descriptions with timestamps and links
- Add relevant tags for better discovery
- Create custom thumbnails (1280 x 720 px, JPG/PNG, under 2 MB)
- Match metadata language to your actual content
- Always disclose paid placements, Made for Kids status, and AI-generated content
Troubleshooting​
| Problem | Possible Causes |
|---|---|
| Video upload fails | File too large (over 256 GB), unsupported format, or connection issue |
| Custom thumbnail not applying | Shorts do not support custom thumbnails |
| Analytics not showing | 24–48 hour delay; verify "Public Stats Viewable" is enabled |
| Region restriction error | Both Allowed and Blocked countries cannot be used at once |
| Settings not applied | Some settings apply only to standard videos, not Shorts |