Video "locked as private" after upload

[PiPauwels]

I've succesfully uploaded a video, but upon completion I received an e-mail from Google stating:

We’re reaching out as it’s important you know that your video has been locked as private. This is because it was uploaded to YouTube using a third-party service that hasn’t yet been through our verification process.

Sharing the video with someone else was impossible because of this. It seems that all videos uploaded with youtube-upload get "locked as private" on my account.

More info: Youtube Help: Videos locked as private

[BenGirone]

Yep. They also have made it so you can no longer use puppeteer to access youtube. I think the only way now is to buy Gsuite and make your internal credentials

Edit: Gsuite is no longer an option either.

[schneemaier]

You have to go through the application verification process.

From the email sent earlier tis year:
"
Hi YouTube Developer,
 
We're writing to let you know about upcoming changes to the YouTube API Services that will affect API projects created after July 28, 2020.
 
All videos uploaded via the videos.insert endpoint from unverified API Projects created after this date will be restricted to private viewing mode. To lift this restriction, each project must undergo an audit to verify compliance with the Terms of Service.
 
Creators who use an affected project to upload video will receive an email explaining that their video is locked as private, and that they can avoid the restriction by using an official or audited service.
 
Existing API projects will not be affected by this change, but we strongly recommend that all developers complete a compliance audit for their projects to ensure continued access to the YouTube API Services.
 
Thanks,YouTube API Services Team
"

Audit link: https://support.google.com/youtube/contact/yt_api_form

It is a bit tricky to explain them how youtube-upload works, but it is possible..

[zilton7]

I was trying to get verifieid it took sometime to do so and I am still not able to upload without gettin videos locked, youtube supports last email isn't stating anything if i was or wasnt't verified

`
Hi,

Thanks for working with us on the YouTube API Services compliance review.

We have completed your review and do not require any further actions from you at this time. We may reach out again to re-review your API Client for compliance with YouTube API Services Terms and Policies.

We appreciate your time working with us on this and please continue to comply with the YouTube API Services Terms and Policies.

Please do not reply to this email as this email thread will no longer be monitored, you may submit this form to get in touch with us for any queries/concerns.
`

[schneemaier]

We have completed your review and do not require any further actions from you at this time.

This means that you are reviewed and found in compliance with YouTube API, so you uploads should work now without being locked into private

[zilton7]

Yeah that's what i have assumed too but it still gets locked... - Zil

…

On Sep 18, 2020 15:40, "schneemaier" ***@***.***> wrote: We have completed your review and do not require any further actions from you at this time. This means that you are reviewed and found in compliance with YouTube API, so you uploads should work now without being locked into private — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#306 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AJH3O5Z3VHJXTSLIMQGR4DDSGNINPANCNFSM4RDMCYDA> .

[schneemaier]

Yeah that's what i have assumed too but it still gets locked... - Zil

Sometimes it takes time to roll out these changes. Does it work now?

[zilton7]

Yeah that's what i have assumed too but it still gets locked... - Zil

Sometimes it takes time to roll out these changes. Does it work now?

yes, finally now it seem to work as expected. It took long time, probably because it was a weekend?

[PiPauwels]

Sorry to break the bad news, but I just uploaded a video and it still got flagged "locked as private".

[shenhavmor10]

I was trying to get verifieid it took sometime to do so and I am still not able to upload without gettin videos locked, youtube supports last email isn't stating anything if i was or wasnt't verified

`
Hi,

Thanks for working with us on the YouTube API Services compliance review.

We have completed your review and do not require any further actions from you at this time. We may reach out again to re-review your API Client for compliance with YouTube API Services Terms and Policies.

We appreciate your time working with us on this and please continue to comply with the YouTube API Services Terms and Policies.

Please do not reply to this email as this email thread will no longer be monitored, you may submit this form to get in touch with us for any queries/concerns.
`

hey man can i get some help ? what do you mean by getting verified may i get a link or anything?

[andho]

@zilton7 did you verify it from the "OAuth consent screen" > "EDIT APP" in the Google developer console? Then fill in the fields:

• Application logo
• Authorized domains
• Application Homepage link
• Application Privacy Policy link
• Application Terms of Service link

And after that, click on "Submit for verification" button?

[shenhavmor10]

I did but now youtube requests for a video :( demo . tbh today it worked for me but i dont know if i am verified because i do need to send them a demo ‫בתאריך יום ב׳, 12 באוק׳ 2020 ב-18:44 מאת ‪Amjad Mohamed‬‏ <‪ notifications@github.com‬‏>:‬

…

@zilton7 <https://github.com/zilton7> did you verify it from the "OAuth consent screen" > "EDIT APP"? Then fill in the fields: - Application logo - Authorized domains - Application Homepage link - Application Privacy Policy link - Application Terms of Service link And after that, click on "Submit for verification" button? — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#306 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AGH47OSK7CP2OKDVAFDZHF3SKMP6TANCNFSM4RDMCYDA> .

[Lambik]

Does anyone have an example privacy policy and ToS text that gets accepted by them? And apparently I also need to include a demo video on youtube of "how the app is used"...

[lovemyliwu]

so sad, but let me try verify.

[feacluster]

YouTube makes this process incedibly complicated and confusing . They think we're all large corporations with huge IT staff and $$ to understand what they want us to do. The truth is most of YouTube is run by mom and pop folks who have zero IT knowledge.

[lovemyliwu]

good news, I was passed YouTube API Services compliance review, the new upload video can be public. 🎉

cost time: 8 days