How do I schedule YouTube Shorts?
Connect your YouTube channel in PostFast, upload your vertical video, write the title and description, choose privacy and the made-for-kids answer, then pick a date and time and press Add to calendar. PostFast publishes the video at that time. YouTube itself decides whether a video is treated as a Short.
Steps
- 1Connect YouTube. Add your YouTube channel from the channels list and approve access in the Google window.
- 2Upload the video. Add the file to the post or pick it from your media library.
- 3Fill the YouTube settings. Set the title, description, privacy (public, unlisted or private), the made-for-kids answer and, optionally, a thumbnail.
- 4Choose the time. Pick a date and time, then press Add to calendar. Use Post now to publish immediately.
- 5Check the status. The calendar shows whether the post is scheduled, published or failed, with a link to the video once it is live.
Limits
- PostFast does not decide whether YouTube labels a video as a Short; YouTube does that.
- PostFast does not edit, crop or resize videos.
- PostFast supports only YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, WordPress, DEV and Hashnode.
FAQ
Can I set a thumbnail?
Yes. The YouTube settings include an optional thumbnail.
Can I schedule a private or unlisted video?
Yes. Privacy can be public, unlisted or private for each post.
Does PostFast publish without my approval?
No. A post goes out only after you press Post now or Add to calendar.
Related
- How do I post the same video to YouTube and TikTok?
- How do I reconnect a channel that expired or stopped posting?
Last reviewed: 2026-11-13