YouTube API Key (Web4 Classic)

A YouTube API key is necessary for integrating YouTube videos into a website or application, allowing you to import or post videos. This guide will walk you through the steps to get one.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access the Google API Manager Console Go to the Google API Manager console and log in with your Google account.

2. Create a New Project

   • Click on the "Create Project" link.

   • Enter a descriptive name for your project.

   • Click "Create".

3. Select Your Project From the dropdown menu at the top of the page, next to "Google Cloud Platform," select the project you just created.

4. Enable the YouTube Data API v3

   • Navigate to "APIs & Services" and then click on "+ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES".

   • In the search bar, look for "YouTube Data API v3" and click on it.

   • Click "Enable" to activate the API for your project.

5. Create API Credentials

   • Once the API is enabled, click on "Credentials" in the left-hand menu.

   • In the top navigation bar, click on "+Create credentials".

   • Select "API key" from the dropdown menu.

   • The API key will be generated. Copy the key and click "Close".

6. Add the Key to Linkspreed

   • Go to your Admin Panel and navigate to Settings -> Website Information -> Features API Keys & Information.

   • Find the option for "YouTube API Key" and paste the key you copied in the previous step.

By following these steps, you will successfully obtain a YouTube API key and integrate it into your platform, enabling you to use YouTube video functionalities.