Quick summary
This tutorial shows you how to add trending music to a YouTube Short by finding a sound from an existing Short or using the Add sound feature when uploading your own clip. Following these steps helps your Shorts reach a wider audience by tapping into popular, algorithm-friendly tracks.
Steps
- Open the YouTube app, find a Short with a sound you like, and tap the sound icon below the video.
- Select Use this sound or Save to keep the track for later use.
- Alternatively, tap the + icon to start creating a new Short directly.
- Record or upload your Short, then tap Add sound to open the music library.
- Browse Recommended tracks or search for a specific song, select the trending music, then tap the next arrow to proceed.
- Add your title and hashtags, then finalize and upload your Short with the selected music.
