How to Create a Playlist on YouTube? Everything We Know

Learn how to create a playlist on YouTube and follow these simple steps to enhance your device's functionality and access more capabilities.

by Kowsalya | Updated Apr 24, 2024

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What is a YouTube Playlist?

A YouTube playlist is a best-made collection of videos that are automatically played one after another. It's a kind of personalized TV channel where you can pick and also pick what you want to watch.

You can create a YouTube playlist just like you would a music playlist. You can also create a YouTube playlist for any topic, from cat videos to educational videos. When one video is finished, the next one begins without you having to do anything.

You can also change the order of the videos to keep them interesting. Playlists are a popular way to organize videos that you like or want to watch again.  To see all your playlists, go to the "You" tab. You can also handle your playlists in YouTube Studio.

How to Create a Playlist on YouTube?

Creating a playlist on YouTube is a process in which your playlist is a way to organize and organize your favorite videos. You can make a playlist on YouTube in a few different ways. Whether you are viewing a video, a short video, or just looking at your profile, here’s how to do it:

From a Video

  • First, go to the watch page of the video which you want to add to your playlist.
  • Click on “Save” below the video. This will be added to the last playlist that you saved it to or to the Watch Later playlist.
  • A pop-up notification will appear to let you know which playlist the video has been added to and then click on change to switch the playlist.
  • Choose the “New Playlist” and also name the playlist.
  • Enable the “private” option for your playlist.
  • At last, choose the “create” option to finish your playlist.

From a Short

  • Go to the watch page of the short you want to add to your playlist.
  • Select the "More" option and then "Save to playlist."
  • Select the "New playlist" and create a name for that.
  • Choose the "Private Playlist Settings".
  • Select "Done" to finish the process.

From the You Tab

  • First move to your profile picture.
  • Next, choose New playlist in the playlist section. 
  • Simply select the videos one or more in the watch history to add to your playlist.
  • Name the playlist with the title and set its privacy settings.
  • Select Create to finalize the playlist you want.

How to Edit a Playlist on YouTube?

YouTube playlist editing is easy and fast. Follow the steps below to edit your YouTube playlist titles, descriptions, videos, settings, and more.

  • First, go to your playlist on YouTube.
  • Find the pencil icon, and click on it.
  • Edit the title, and description, and also add or remove videos as needed.
  • To change your privacy settings and visibility, click on “Playlist Settings”.
  • Rank all videos based on popularity, added date, or published date.
  • Don't forget to save all your changes.

How to Organize YouTube Playlist?

Here is a step-by-step guide to organizing a YouTube playlist:

  • First, go to one of the best playlists on YouTube.
  • Then to move a video or a Short, locate it, and click and also hold the mouse button next to its thumbnail.
  • At the time you hold the mouse button down, you can also drag up or down the video or a Short to move it around in your playlist.
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