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How to Create Radio Stations from YouTube

YouTube is a website where members can share video content. Membership is free. Anyone can go to YouTube, create an account, and begin uploading videos. YouTube Radio is a separate website that is still part of YouTube. The difference is it is music-only and no videos. Users choose the type of music or artist that they want to hear from a drop-down menu and enjoy songs instantly. Anyone can create a YouTube radio station just as anyone can create a YouTube video channel.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Internet access
  • Valid email address
  • Music recording capabilities
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Instructions

    • 1

      Go to YouTube.com and create a user account by entering a valid email address and username. Go to your email account, validate your account, and create a password.

    • 2

      Select the channel type, which is "Music." Label the radio station with an appropriate title, such as "Country," "Rap," or "Beach Boys." Personalize the profile and settings.

    • 3

      Download or upload music from the Internet, CDs, an iPod, or an MP3 player onto your computer. Save the music in a library or other accessible file.

    • 4

      Select "Upload" from the YouTube menu. Click on "Upload video" and choose the file to upload. Some music files will have album artwork as a picture, depending on the origin. If the music does not have album artwork, download it from the Internet or choose a picture to display it while the song is playing.

    • 5

      Upload as many songs as you wish. Choose channel search tags that allow others to find the music station.

    • 6

      Share the station on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and/or RSS feed accounts.

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