> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect YouTube

> Connect a YouTube channel for video publishing workflows.

Use YouTube when daoco should upload or schedule video content for a connected channel.

## Connect YouTube

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Connections">
    In daoco, open **Connections**, choose **Add Account**, and select **YouTube**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a Google account">
    Sign in with the Google account that owns or can manage the YouTube channel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve YouTube access">
    Approve YouTube read and upload permissions. If Google asks you to pick a channel, choose the channel daoco should use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the channel">
    Return to daoco and confirm the YouTube channel appears in the connected accounts list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## After connecting

* Use YouTube-ready video assets before scheduling.
* Reconnect if Google revokes the grant, the token expires, or channel access changes.