In this article, we'll show you how to create an unbranded YouTube channel that you can use to host your virtual tour videos in Matrix.
A video version of these instructions is also available at: https://youtu.be/AQ47NeLNoqM
Note: The YouTube channel that you use to host virtual tour videos in Matrix must not include any branding - it should not include your name, company name, logo, contact info, etc.
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Go to YouTube.com.
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If you're not already signed in, click on the Sign In button in the upper right. Sign in using your Google or Gmail account.
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In the upper right corner, click on the round icon - the icon could be your profile photo or initials.
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From the drop down menu, click on Settings.
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Click on Add or manage your channel(s)
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Click on Create a new channel
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Enter a name for your channel in the Brand Account name text box. Remember: You are creating a non-branded channel to be shared in the MLS. So, make sure the name is generic - do not use your name or your company name.
That's it. You have a YouTube channel!
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Now that you have a channel, you can upload a video by clicking on the UPLOAD VIDEO button in the center of the screen or the Create a video or a post icon in the upper right.
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Click on the SELECT FILE button and navigate to your video.
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Select your video and click on the Open button.
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Your video will begin uploading. This will take a few minutes. While you wait, you can edit the title of your video and add a description. Be sure that you do not include your name, company name, or any contact information. When you're done with the title and description, click Next.
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Select "No, it's not made for kids" and click on Next.
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You'll see a page where you can add an end screen and cards. Skip this for now and click Next.
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You'll see a page where you can set the video's visibility. You can either choose Public or Unlisted.
- Public would make this video available to everyone and the video would show up in YouTube search results.
- Unlisted would make this video available to only people who have a link to the video.
I'll choose Unlisted and click on Save.
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You'll see that the video is published. You can copy the link to the video by clicking on the copy icon. This is the link/URL that you paste into the Matrix virtual tour module.
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To add your video to the Matrix Virtual Tours module, go to the Matrix input module and select the listing that you want to update. Click on Manage Virtual Tours
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Paste your video's URL/link into the text box and click on Submit listing.