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YouTube Video Scheduler
Upload and schedule YouTube videos and Shorts with a title, tags, thumbnail and privacy setting.
What you can post to YouTube
- Long videos
- Shorts (vertical videos)
Settings for each video
- Title
- Public, private or unlisted
- Made for kids
- Tags
- Custom thumbnail
YouTube limits
BrokenPost follows these rules and warns you before a video breaks one.
| Characters | 5,000 characters (for the description) |
|---|---|
| Media | Exactly 1 video |
| Video | Exactly 1 per post |
| Description | No < or > characters |
| Privacy | Public, private or unlisted |
- A YouTube post needs exactly one video.
- Descriptions can not contain < or > characters.
How to schedule a YouTube video
- 1
Connect YouTube. Sign in with Google and pick your YouTube channel.
- 2
Write your video and add a picture or video. Post the same thing to other apps at once if you want.
- 3
Pick a date and time and click schedule. BrokenPost posts it for you, then shows it on your calendar.
Ways people use BrokenPost for YouTube
Weekly upload day
Upload a video when it is ready and let it go live on your usual day and hour.
Shorts from long videos
Cut a long YouTube video into short vertical clips with captions and schedule them as Shorts.
Cross-post video
Send the same video to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram Reels from one post.
Common YouTube errors and how to fix them
These are the messages BrokenPost shows when YouTube turns a video down.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| You need one media | A YouTube post needs exactly one video. Remove extra files. |
| Your video description is invalid, it may contain disallowed characters such as < or >. | Remove < and > from the description. |
| The maximum allowed is 500 characters in total. | Your tags add up to more than 500 characters. Remove a few tags. |
| Please re-authenticate your YouTube account | Reconnect YouTube in BrokenPost and pick the same channel. |
Or ask your AI to post to YouTube
Connect ChatGPT, Claude or another AI agent once. Then ask in plain words:
- “Upload this video to YouTube on Thursday at 3pm as unlisted with the title "Q3 product update".”
- “Cut my latest YouTube video into 5 Shorts with captions and save them as drafts.”
- “Schedule this video on YouTube Saturday at 10am with the tags coffee, latte and recipe.”
What the YouTube scheduler costs
Every plan includes YouTube and every other app. Paid plans start with a 7-day free trial.
| Free | Free · 1 brand · 20 posts a month |
|---|---|
| Creator | $19/month or $12/month yearly · 3 brands · unlimited posts |
| Pro | $29/month or $19/month yearly · 10 brands · unlimited posts · +5 brands for $19/month |
| Team | $99/month or $49/month yearly · 25 brands · unlimited posts · +10 brands for $39/month |
Questions people ask
How do I schedule YouTube videos?
Connect YouTube in BrokenPost, write your video, pick a date and time, and click schedule. BrokenPost publishes it for you, even when your computer is off.
What is the YouTube character limit?
BrokenPost lets you write up to 5,000 characters (for the description) per video on YouTube, the same limit YouTube uses. The editor counts as you type.
Can I add pictures or videos to YouTube videos?
Exactly 1 video. YouTube needs a picture or video on every video.
Is there a free YouTube video scheduler?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
Can AI schedule YouTube videos for me?
Yes. Connect ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code or another AI agent to BrokenPost and ask in plain words, like "Upload this video to YouTube on Thursday at 3pm as unlisted with the title "Q3 product update"."
How do I connect YouTube?
Sign in with Google and pick your YouTube channel.
Can I schedule YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Upload a vertical video and schedule it like any other video.
Can I add a custom thumbnail?
Yes. Add a thumbnail picture in the YouTube settings of your post.
Can BrokenPost make Shorts from a long video?
Yes. Ask your AI agent to clip a long YouTube video. It picks the best parts, adds captions and saves each clip, ready to schedule.
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