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Welcome to YouTube! We're here to help you learn – with inside tips and expertadvice for creators like you. This Quickstart guide covers all of the essentials to getyour channel up and running. We know that you're excited to explore your creativepotential, so let's do it!

Share your stories with the world

Lesson: Welcome to YouTube

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What stories would you like to share? At YouTube, we believe that everyonedeserves to have a voice, and the world is a better place when people listen, shareand build community through stories.

YouTube is an open platform. Our values are based on four essential freedoms:freedom of expression, freedom of information, freedom of opportunity andfreedom to belong.

One of the best things about YouTube is that you can engage with and grow acommunity no matter what you're passionate about – whether it's comedy, sports,fashion, gaming, food or simply everyday life.

Through YouTube, you have the power to connect with a large and diverse audience.Over 1.9 billion people log in to YouTube every month – and YouTube has localversions in more than 90 countries.

Also, people can discover your content in multiple ways. While many viewersaccess YouTube on their mobile phone, tablet or computer, it's also popular towatch on a television screen.

Welcome to YouTube – we want to help you share your stories, connect with youraudience and pursue your creative passions.

See it in action

YouTube: Our Brand Mission

YouTube's mission is to giveeveryone a voice and show them theworld.

The A–Z of YouTube:Celebrating 10 Years

This 2015 video celebratesYouTube's evolution from anambitious idea to a globalmovement.

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Pursue your creative passion

As you begin your journey on YouTube, it's important to be authentic. Viewers aremore likely to connect when they see that you're passionate about the topic.

People have a variety of reasons for becoming a YouTube creator. For example, itcould be to connect with a similar community, show off a unique talent, spark socialchange or promote a business. Many creators join YouTube to share knowledge andskills. Think about your mission on YouTube:

On YouTube, there are few limits to what you can share. Just bear in mind ourCommunity Guidelines, which help to keep the platform safe for everyone.

See it in action

Hallease tells personal storieswith her camera

Hallease is a digital storyteller andvideo editor based in Texas. Herchannel consists of documentary-style vlogs, tutorials and more. Shedeclares that her goal for 2018 is to"be a chaotic good".

Singer Vidya Vox explores newdirections in music

Whilst in university, Vidya Voxindulged in her passion for musicand soon began to upload videos.Her channel fuses the intricacies ofIndian music with elements ofelectronic and hip-hop.

How would you like to have an impact?

What do you want to say?

What knowledge can you share with others?

Who are your favourite YouTube creators and what makes them memorable toyou?

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Set up your channel

It's simple to get started on YouTube. If you haven't done so already, follow thesesteps to create a new channel (you'll need a Google Account):

Click here if you need help with setting up your channel. Select a channel name thatyou like and represents you (similar to a social media handle).

Next, there are some account settings that you may want to update straight away,such as connecting your social media accounts, setting privacy levels for yourvideos and deciding how you'd like to receive notifications.

To enable some features, such as custom thumbnails and longer uploads, you maybe asked to verify your account. That's it. You're ready to make your YouTube debut!Take the next lessons for more information on how YouTube works and ways tocustomise your channel.

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Learn about YouTube from othercreators

Subscribe to the YouTube CreatorsChannel for all things 'Creator' –including education and inspirationfrom YouTube experts and fellowcreators.

Jump-start your channel

Cassandra Bankson and sWooZieshare what inspired them to start achannel on YouTube and offer tipsfor kick-starting your own channel.

1. Sign in to YouTube or create an account.

2. Try uploading a video.

3. If you don't have a channel, you'll see a prompt to create one.

4. Check the details (Google Account name and photo) and confirm.

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Try it

Browse a few channels that interest you on YouTube. Make a note of how thesecreators express themselves through video and what you plan to do on yourchannel.

Write a mission statement for your channel. Consider who you want youraudience to be and what you want your channel to represent to the world.

Sign in to save your answers.

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What is one of the guiding principles of YouTube?

Everyone deserves to have a voice.

Everyone deserves to be famous.

Everyone deserves to make videos.

Everyone deserves a second chance.

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