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YouTube FAQ changes (#1144)
Youtube faq and status page changes for transfers
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title: What is YouTube Sync?
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title: What is the LBRY YouTube Program?
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category: publisher
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order: 4
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***Service Announcement: We're close to having an automated transfer process where creators will claim their channels with the Desktop app. If you'd like to request a manual transfer sooner, please see https://lbry.com/claim-wallet***
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LBRY offers an easy way for YouTubers to republish their content to the LBRY network, engage with LBRY users, and earn LBC. This program is available to new and existing LBRY users - installing or using our platform is not a prerequisite to syncing your channel. LBRY provides a one-click sync process that gathers your channel and video metadata (i.e. covers, thumbnails, etc), creates a channel for you on LBRY, and publishes your videos to it.
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LBRY offers an easy way for YouTubers to sync their content to the LBRY network, engage with LBRY users, and earn LBC. This is intended for content creators that aren't quite ready to make the switch over to using the LBRY app at this time, and want us to keep their YouTube channel updated on LBRY. Not all channels qualify for the YouTube sync / rewards program, but users can always [upload the content themselves](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-publish) through the LBRY app instead.
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To sync your existing YouTube channel to LBRY and learn more about the program, use [lbry.com/youtube](/youtube).
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To sync your existing channel to LBRY and learn more about the program, use the [LBRY.com YouTube Sync page](/youtube).
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### What are the Steps?
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***IMPORTANT NOTICES: You won't see your content in the LBRY app under `Publishes` nor have control of the channel until LBRY transfers control of the synced content to you. We're actively working on an automated process for this which will be ready by the end of September (we missed our original Summer estimate due unforeseen bugs). You can request at manual process at https://lbry.com/claim-wallet which requires some technical knowledge. Your content will be accessible through the LBRY Desktop app and [LBRY.tv](https://beta.lbry.tv) (see the links in your sync email). You are able to claim your Sync Reward immeadiately if you qualify (min 1K subs).**
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There are three main steps to this program:
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**If you want to experiment with publishing manually in the LBRY app, you can create a test channel under a different name. If you create one with the same name, there will be duplicates and we won't be merging them. You can delete the content/claim you created locally using the trash can icons on the transactions page. Thank you for your patience and understanding!**
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1. *[Enroll](#enroll)* - Provide authorization for us to begin syncing. After this step, you can begin claiming [rewards](#reward) (if eligible).
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### Authenticating with your YouTube Account and Sync Details
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Authenticating your YouTube channel and other information puts your content into a queue to be automatically mirrored on the LBRY network. This serves as an alternative to re-publishing your entire channel by yourself. The content, its title and description, as well as thumbnails and other metadata, will sync to your channel name. When it is done, you will receive a notice from LBRY indicating your channel is available to view.
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2. *Sync* - During this step, we perform magic behind the scenes. It can take up to several days and [some sync limitations apply](#limits).
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There is a size limit per video of 2GB. There is a total count limit of your most recent 1,000 videos. What this means, if that isn't clear, is that your most recent 1,000 videos that are smaller than (or equal to) 2GB in size will be synced to LBRY. **Content that's marked as potential copyright violations by YouTube also will not be synced**
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3. *[Transfer](#transfer)* - Claim ownership of your new LBRY channel. This requires receiving your LBRY wallet, so that you and only you are in control. More [below](#claim).
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When you sync your channel, you are also eligible to receive LBRY Credits in our Partner Program based on your subscriber count. Receiving these credits is subject to a one-year agreement. The exact agreement you make when you sync can be seen [here](/faq/youtube-terms). The current rewards for syncing can be seen on the [sync page](/youtube).
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#### Enrolling {#enroll}
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The sync process stores your wallet in a secure location, as you may not have the LBRY app installed already. If you have over 100K subs and are comfortable with [swapping out wallet files](/faq/how-to-backup-wallet), we can work with you to transfer your synced wallet as part of a manual process. Typically, we recommend waiting until we have an automated solution for transferring this data to you via the app. Please reach out to [help@lbry.com](mailto:help@lbry.com) if you have any questions about this process.
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To enroll, visit [lbry.com/youtube](/youtube).
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### How to Receive Your LBRY Credits for Syncing
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The enrollment page will validate that you own your channel and that you agree to the terms of the LBRY YouTube program. After enrolling, we collect information about your channel (title, description, etc.) and put your content into a queue to be automatically published to the LBRY network. This means you don't have to do anything to have your entire channel backed up and permanently available via LBRY.
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You can do this once your channel has been synced.
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When the process is complete, you will receive a notice from LBRY indicating your channel is available to view.
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- Download the LBRY App from [/get](https://lbry.com/get)
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- Run the LBRY App
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- Make sure the email saved in the application matches the email address on your [Sync Status Page](/youtube/status) - you can update this and make sure to verify via the email you receive (the email may not update but it will link together)
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- Click on the **Rewards** option from under Account in the sidebar.
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- Scroll to the "YouTube Reward" tile and click Get XXXX LBC.
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- If you met a particular subscriber threshold (minimum 1K subs, 10 videos, and recent content), you should receive the appropriate amount of credits.
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### I created a channel and/or published on my LBRY app, what do I do now?
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Note that as soon as you enroll, you are eligible to receive LBRY Credits based on the terms of our program. The current rewards for participating can be seen on the [program page](/youtube). The exact agreement you make when you enroll can be seen [here](/faq/youtube-terms).
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You can delete this channel and any content you published using the transactions page and trash can icons. Unless you plan to experiment with a different channel name in the meantime, please be patient until the channel is transferred to you (see above notice for timing information).
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#### Claiming Rewards {#reward}
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### How do I Publish using my Channel?
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As soon as you've enrolled, you can claim your rewards.
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You won't see your content in the LBRY app under `Publishes` nor have control of the channel until LBRY transfers control of the synced content to you. We're actively working on an automated process for this which will be ready by the end of the northern hemisphere summer. However, your content will be accessible through the LBRY Desktop app and [LBRY.tv](https://beta.lbry.tv) (see the links in your sync email). If you have over 50K subscribers and want to do this via a manual process, see the [wallet claim page](https://lbry.com/claim-wallet)
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1) Download, install and run the LBRY App from [lbry.com](https://lbry.com/get).
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2) Make sure the email saved in the application matches the email address on your [YouTube status page](/youtube/status). If it doesn't, please update it and be sure to verify it via the email you receive.
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3) Navigate to the _Rewards_ section of the app by clicking your balance in the top right.
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4) Scroll to the "YouTube Reward" tile and click Get XXXX LBC to receive the appropriate amount of credits. If your account is under review, please check back later.
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### What's the difference between Sync and Transfer? {#transfer}
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#### Wallet Transfer {#transfer}
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When a channel is synced, it means the content has been mirrored to LBRY and available on the network for anyone to view. YouTubers will get an email once this is completed. The transfer process is described in the important notice above, which is the final step of sending the channel and content to the YouTuber's wallet so they can publish/control the content. This last step is still being actively developed and we'll let you know via email once the content is ready to be transferred. Until then, you won't see the channel/content in your Publishes section, nor be able to publish as that channel outside of the YouTube sync process.
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Your _wallet_ is a special file that contains the secret keys (like a password) to your account.
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Feature | Sync | Transfer |
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**It is important that you have a [backup of your wallet](faq/how-to-backup-wallet) after the transfer process is initiated.** New users will have the option of doing so when they first sign into LBRY (Sync Balance setting when entering email).
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The wallet transfer step ensures you have full control of your content and channel. After completing this step, LBRY will not be able to access your funds or modify your channel/account, outside of a permission we retain to continue publishing.
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Currently, content transfer is available in the LBRY Desktop application. Once the channel and content is transferred, you'll be able to publish, comment, and edit existing content in the LBRY app.
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If you are signing into the LBRY app for the first time, you'll be presented with an option to claim your channel. If the channel is still queued, you'll be able to claim it from the Channels page (right hand side above Publishes) after its synced. Existing app users can also claim their channels via the Channels page. If you created any channels or published content locally before initiating this step, see the [cleanup section](#cleanup).
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#### What's the exact difference between Enrolling and Transfer? {#transfer}
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When you _enroll_, it means the content has been mirrored to LBRY and available on the network for anyone to view. You will get an email once this begins and once this is completed. The _transfer_ process is the final step that gives you actual and permanent control over your account (though LBRY will continue publishing content uploaded to YouTube directly to your account after transfer, retaining a permission to do this and only this).
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Feature | Enroll | Transfer |
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Your Youtube publishes will be synced | yes | yes |
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You have access to content and channel LBC from tips | no | yes |
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Your content shows up in the app under your Publishes | no | yes |
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You can claim LBC rewards | yes | yes |
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You can use the app to publish to the channel and your content shows in the app | no | yes |
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You can receive LBC from tips and content payments | no | yes |
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You are responsible for keeping your wallet safe | no | yes |
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You can use the app to publish to the channel | no | yes |
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If you're having any trouble with the sync process or receiving your credits, please contact [help@lbry.com](mailto:help@lbry.com).
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### Limitations {#limits}
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- There is a size limit per video of 2GB.
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- There is a total count limit of your most recent 1,000 videos.
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Your most recent 1,000 videos that are 2GB or smaller in size will be synced to LBRY.
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Private or unlisted videos will not be published, but everything else will.
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### What happens if I created a channel and/or published on my LBRY app before transfer? {#cleanup}
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If you created a channel with the same name as your YouTube channel, it is recommended you delete your locally created channel, which can be done before or after the channel transfer process. If you published any content locally, you can edit the content and use your newly transferred channel to include it, or you can simply delete the locally published content as well. Unless you plan to experiment with a different channel name in the meantime, please be patient until the channel is tranferred to you.
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To delete the original channel, you'll need to navigate to the Wallet page (click on your balance in the top right). Next, click "Full History" and find the original channel you created. You may need to paginate in order to find it. Make sure it is the right channel to delete by clicking on the name from the history page first. Then use the trash can icon to remove it.
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You can do the same for any content you published locally. The other option is to edit the content and select your newly tranferred channel. This will make the content appear under this channel.
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### Why can't I Sync my Channel?
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Not all channels may qualify for the program, but users can always [upload the content themselves](https://lbry.com/faq/how-to-publish) through a LBRY app instead. Eligibility is based on a careful determined criteria to keep spam and abuse out, but everyone else is intended to be eligible. If you were rejected and think this was an error, please [contact us](mailto:hello@lbry.com).
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### Help Me
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If you have questions this article did not cover, or are having any trouble with the enrollment process, transfer process, or staying calm and happy under the unrelenting pressure that is modern society, please contact [help@lbry.com](mailto:help@lbry.com).
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<?php $statusData = $status_token['data'] ?>
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<?php $isSyncAgreed = in_array($statusData['status'], ["failed", "finalized", "pendingemail", "queued", "synced", "syncing"]) ?>
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<?php $isRewardClaimed = $statusData['redeemed_reward'] > 0 ?>
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<?php $isTransferred = $statusData['transferred'] ?>
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<?php if (IS_PRODUCTION): ?>
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<?php js_start() ?>
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<li class="<?php echo $isRewardClaimed && $isSyncAgreed ? "" : "disabled" ?>">
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<span><?php echo $isRewardClaimed ? "✓" : "·" ?></span>
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<p>Claim your credits</p>
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<p <?php echo ($isRewardClaimed === false && $isSyncAgreed === true) ? "" : "hidden" ?>>(to get your credits, <a href="/get">download the app</a> and <a href="/faq/youtube">follow these instructions</a>)</p>
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<p>Transfer your content and redeem Rewards</p>
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<p <?php echo ($isSyncAgreed === true && ($isRewardClaimed === false || $isTransferred === false)) ? "" : "hidden" ?>>(<a href="/get">Download the app</a> and <a href="/faq/youtube">follow these instructions</a>)</p>
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<br/><br/>
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<p>If you have an existing LBRY wallet please <a href="/claim-wallet" title="YouTube Sync Transfer Request">fill out this form</a>. This is still a manual process.</p>
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<p>Once your content is synced on LBRY, we can transfer control directly to your LBRY account. Please see the <a href="/faq/youtube" title="YouTube FAQ">YouTube FAQ</a> for more details.</p>
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