Deleting a video from YouTube can be necessary for various reasons, such as updating content or removing outdated videos. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to delete a video from YouTube Studio:
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Sign in to YouTube Studio:
- Open your web browser and go to YouTube Studio.
- Log in with the Google account associated with your YouTube channel.
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Navigate to the 'Content' tab:
- Once you're in YouTube Studio, click on the 'Content' tab located on the left sidebar. This will display all the videos you've uploaded to your channel.
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Locate the video you want to delete:
- Browse through your list of videos or use the search bar to find the specific video you wish to remove.
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Delete the video:
- Click on the three-dot menu icon next to the video you want to delete.
- Select 'Delete forever' from the drop-down menu.
- You’ll be prompted to confirm that you want to permanently delete the video. Check the box to acknowledge that deleting is irreversible and removes the video from YouTube permanently.
- Click on ‘DELETE FOREVER’ to proceed.
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Confirm the deletion:
- After clicking 'DELETE FOREVER', the video will be permanently removed from your YouTube channel. You will receive a confirmation message once the deletion is successful.
Note: Deleting a video is permanent and cannot be undone. Once deleted, the video URL and title will no longer be accessible or searchable.
Additional Tip: If you are unsure about deleting a video, consider making it private or unlisted. This action hides the video from public view without permanently removing it from YouTube.