YouTube Video Upload Script

This repository contains a Python script to upload videos to YouTube using the YouTube Data API v3. The script handles authentication, video metadata configuration, and uploading.

Prerequisites

Before you can use this script, ensure you have the following:

1. Google Developer Console Project: Create a project and enable the YouTube Data API v3.
2. OAuth 2.0 Credentials: Obtain your OAuth 2.0 Client ID and Client Secret.
3. Python Environment: Ensure you have Python installed.

Getting Started

Step 1: Set Up Google Developer Console

1. Navigate to the Developer Console: Go to Google Developer Console.
2. Create a New Project: Click on "Select Project" at the top, then "New Project". Give it a name and create it.
3. Enable YouTube Data API v3: Go to "API & Services Dashboard" and click on "Enable APIs and Services". Search for "YouTube Data API v3" and enable it.
4. Set Up OAuth Consent Screen: Go to "OAuth consent screen" on the left, select "External", and fill in the required details.
5. Create OAuth 2.0 Credentials: Go to "Credentials", click on "Create Credentials", and select "OAuth 2.0 Client IDs". Download the JSON file with your credentials and save it securely.

Step 2: Install Required Libraries

Install the necessary libraries using pip:

pip install google-auth google-auth-oauthlib google-auth-httplib2 google-api-python-client

Step 3: Configure and Run the Script

1. Place the Credentials File: Ensure the client_secrets_file path in the script points to your downloaded credentials JSON file.
2. Update the Script: Modify the script as needed for your video upload. The script includes authentication and upload functionality.

Step 4: Run the Script

Run the script from your terminal or command line:

python run.py

The script will prompt you to authenticate with your Google account. Once authenticated, it will upload the specified video to your YouTube channel.

Script Details

The script performs the following tasks:

1. Authenticate with Google: Uses OAuth 2.0 to authenticate with the YouTube Data API v3.
2. Upload Video: Uploads the video to YouTube with the specified metadata.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, ensure that:

• The credentials file is correctly placed and the path is correct.
• You have enabled the YouTube Data API v3 in your Google Developer Console.
• The necessary libraries are installed in your Python environment.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.