How to Upload Longer Videos on YouTube

Last Updated: September 16, 2021 Tested

Do you make videos for YouTube but feel limited because of you can only upload fifteen minute videos? All you need is a simple verification of your account. This article will tell you how to do that.

Steps

1
Get a mobile phone.
2
Go to the verify page on YouTube.

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3
You will be asked for your phone number. Type it in.
4
Select the method in which you would like to receive your verification code. This can be through a voice call or SMS. Usually SMS is easier.
5
Make sure you have an active SIM card. The verification code is free of charge.
6
Type in the code once you got it. You will be notified once your account has been upgraded.

Community Q&A

Question

Where is the verification page?

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youtube.com/verify
Question

Can I do all of the above from my laptop, and not a mobile?

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You can go to the youtube.com/verify site on a website, but you'll need a phone number to receive the text or voice call to complete the verification process.
Question

I need an easier way, I don't know my verification code.

Community Answer

There is no easier way. You should be able to have your verification code resent to your mobile phone.

Warnings

You may have to use a different phone if you already used it to verify another account.

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Verification may not work in every country.

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