How to Make YouTube Community Posts

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Verify your channel meets requirements

   Ensure your channel has 500+ subscribers or is verified through YouTube Studio. Navigate to YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel > Feature eligibility to check your Community tab status.

   Note: If you don't meet subscriber requirements, verify your channel with a phone number to unlock Community posts immediately.
2. 30 sec

   Access the Community tab

   Open YouTube Studio and click 'Content' in the left sidebar. Select the 'Community' tab at the top of the page, next to 'Videos' and 'Live'.

3. 30 sec

   Click 'Create post'

   Select the blue 'Create post' button in the upper right corner of the Community section. This opens the post creation interface.

4. 1 min

   Choose your post type

   Select from text post, image post, poll, or GIF. Click the corresponding icon in the post composer. For polls, you'll see additional options for adding poll choices.

   Note: Polls typically generate the highest engagement rates among Community post types.
5. 2 min

   Add your content

   Write your text in the main text box (500 character limit). For image posts, click the image icon and upload from your device. For polls, add your question and up to four answer options.

   Note: Use emojis and line breaks to make text posts more visually appealing and easier to read.
6. 1 min

   Set visibility and publish

   Choose your audience from the dropdown menu: Public, Unlisted, or Members only (if you have channel memberships enabled). Click 'Publish' to post immediately or 'Schedule' to set a future publish time.

   Note: Schedule posts during your audience's peak activity hours for maximum engagement, typically found in YouTube Analytics.