YouTube Early Upload

Upload your video to YouTube immediately as private, then let YouTube automatically publish it at your scheduled time. This lets you check for copyright claims before going live.

How to Enable

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Find the Advanced Settings section
  3. Toggle YouTube Early Upload on

Once enabled, all scheduled YouTube uploads will automatically upload as private immediately and publish at your chosen time.

YouTube Early Upload toggle in Settings

Enable YouTube Early Upload in your account settings

In Your Video Library

Videos uploaded early show "On YouTube" status with a link to YouTube Studio where you can review copyright claims.

Video library showing YouTube early upload status

View your scheduled YouTube upload in the video library