This guide will help you manually download your YouTube videos and upload them to Church.Tech smoothly.
1. Log In to Your YouTube Channel
Go to YouTube and click Sign In.
Enter your Google account details.
Make sure your channel logo appears in the top right corner.
Once you are logged into your channel, watch this Step-by-Step Guide to Download Your YouTube Videos. Or follow the written steps below this video.
🎥 Watch 2-min video to learn How to Download Your Own Videos from YouTube
2. Open YouTube Studio
Click your channel logo at the top right.
Select YouTube Studio from the dropdown menu.
3. Find Your Video
In YouTube Studio, click on Content in the left sidebar.
Browse and select the video you want to download.
4. Download the Video
Click the three dots (⋮) next to your video.
Select Download from the menu.
Monitor the download in your browser or check your computer’s Downloads folder to ensure it's complete.
5. Downloading Live Stream Videos
In YouTube Studio, click the Live tab.
Select the live stream you want to download.
It make take a few hours for YouTube to finish processing the video.
Follow the same download steps as above.
6. Adjust Privacy Settings (Optional)
If you don’t want your video to be public, set it to Unlisted. This allows you to download without making it visible to others.
Uploading Your Video to Church.Tech
Log In to Church.Tech
Visit Church.Tech and sign in to your account.
Go to the Upload Section
Navigate to the Upload area on the platform.
Upload Your Video
Click the Upload button and select the downloaded video file from your computer.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upload.
Tips to Avoid Issues
Wait for Processing: Ensure your video is fully processed on YouTube before downloading.
Stable Internet: A good connection helps prevent download and upload interruptions.
Clear Cache: If you face persistent problems, try clearing your browser’s cache or using a different browser.
Contact Support: Need more help? Email us at hello@church.tech.
Why YouTube Downloads Might Fail
Content Restrictions: Some videos have privacy settings that prevent downloading.
Processing Delays: New or live-streamed videos may still be processing.
Technical Glitches: Temporary issues on YouTube’s side can interrupt downloads.
Help, I Don't have Access to Our YouTube Studio and I Need Help Downloading Our Video Manually
What You Can Do:
If you don't have access to your YouTube Studio, there are other tools available to download your content. Please keep in mind these tools aer not guaranteed and may only download a portion of your video or audio. It's worth a try if you have no other way to get the file.
Third-party download tools: For additional downloading help, here are a few tools you may try: Cobalt Tools, Media Mister, YT1 Downloader
Once your video file is saved locally, upload it directly by dragging and dropping it onto the Upload page of your Church.tech dashboard.
Need help downloading from YouTube Studio? We’ve created a detailed guide for you, available here.
We hope this helps you successfully download and upload your videos to Church.Tech. Thank you for being a part of our community!