YouTube

Store and share videos and embed them into web pages

Functionality

YouTube is the biggest and most commonly used online video-sharing platform that allows users to view, share, and upload videos or clips. YouTube also allows users to rate, add to playlists, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users. It offers a wide variety of user-generated and corporate media videos. Available content includes music videos, short and documentary films, audio recordings, movie trailers, live streams, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. Users can upload videos ​up to 128 GB or 12 hours and share links via email or other communication tools. Videos can be made public (anyone can view your video if they search for it), unlisted (people will need the link in order to view it), or private (only people you actively give permission to can view). 

Tips for using this tool at Kent

  • Great for storing large video files for work or assignments
  • Do not store videos which contain personal or sensitive information about others
  • Access YouTube using web browsers on any PC on campus

Help & how to get started

Cost

  • ​YouTube is free by default
  • You can upgrade to YouTube Premium for additional features

Terms of use, copyright and licensing

You must comply with the YouTube terms of use​

Data Privacy

The University of Kent uses Google Analytics to track how our Software Finder tool is being used. We do not share this data with any third parties.

While we recommend various software tools that may be helpful for both students and staff, it's important for individuals to review the Terms and Conditions of any software they choose to install, especially regarding how it may affect their privacy and personal data.

Please note, the University of Kent is not responsible for the data privacy practices of any third-party software. It is the user's responsibility to understand the privacy policies of the software they use.