YouTube OAuth Setup Guide

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Watch the complete OAuth setup walkthrough: https://youtu.be/1rhyTrb3Qwc

Google requires applications that upload to YouTube on behalf of users to go through a costly verification process ($15,000-$75,000). Instead of passing this cost to users, Loki Studio uses a "bring your own credentials" approach where you create your own OAuth credentials for free.

Your credentials are:

• Free to create
• Private - stored only on your computer
• Secure - sent only to Google's servers during authentication

Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Sign in with your Google account
3. Click Select a project (top left) → New Project
4. Name it something like "Loki Studio" or "My YouTube Uploader"
5. Click Create

Step 2: Enable the YouTube Data API

1. In your new project, go to APIs & Services → Library
2. Search for "YouTube Data API v3"
3. Click on it and press Enable

Step 3: Configure OAuth Consent Screen

1. Go to APIs & Services → OAuth consent screen
2. Select External (unless you have a Google Workspace account)
3. Click Create
4. Fill in the required fields:
   • App name: "Loki Studio" (or any name you prefer)
   • User support email: Your email address
   • Developer contact email: Your email address
5. Click Save and Continue
6. On the Scopes screen, click Add or Remove Scopes
7. Search for and add these scopes:
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.upload
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube
8. Click Update then Save and Continue
9. On Test users, click Add Users and add your own email
10. Click Save and Continue then Back to Dashboard

Step 4: Create OAuth Credentials

1. Go to APIs & Services → Credentials
2. Click + Create Credentials → OAuth client ID
3. Application type: Desktop app
4. Name: "Loki Studio Desktop" (or any name)
5. Click Create
6. A dialog will show your Client ID and Client Secret
7. Copy both values - you'll need them in the next step

Step 5: Enter Credentials in Loki Studio

1. Open Loki Studio
2. Go to Application Settings → YouTube tab
3. Paste your Client ID in the first field
4. Paste your Client Secret in the second field
5. The credentials are automatically saved

Step 6: Add Your YouTube Channel

1. Go to the Upload tab
2. Click Add Channel
3. Your browser will open to Google's sign-in page
4. Sign in and authorize the application
5. You'll see a success message in the browser
6. Return to Loki Studio - your channel should now appear

• Your OAuth credentials are stored locally in app_settings.json
• They are never sent anywhere except directly to Google during authentication
• Each user must create their own credentials
• You can revoke access anytime at Google Security Settings

Need More Help?

• Google Cloud Console Documentation
• YouTube Data API Documentation