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How to Create a Playlist in YouTube Studio

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build and populate a playlist in YouTube Studio.

Quick summary

Creating a playlist in YouTube Studio lets you organize your channel's videos into curated collections for easier discovery. This step-by-step walkthrough covers everything from opening the Playlists tab to adding videos and saving your new playlist.


Steps

  1. Go to studio.youtube.com and sign in, then click Content in the left sidebar.
  2. Click the Playlists tab at the top of the Content page.
  3. Click Create > New playlist in the top right corner.
  4. Enter a playlist name and set the visibility to Public, Unlisted, or Private.
  5. Click Create to save the new playlist.
  6. To add videos, click Add videos then select Upload new videos or Choose existing videos.
  7. Alternatively, go back to the Videos tab, check a video, and click Add to playlist.
  8. Check the playlist you just created, then click Save.

📌 Why this matters

YouTube Studio's playlist feature gives creators a powerful way to organize their video library into structured, searchable collections — making it easier for viewers to find related content and increasing watch time. For businesses and educators, playlists enable audience segmentation by topic, product line, or audience type, such as client walkthroughs or tutorials. Setting visibility controls (Public, Unlisted, or Private) ensures the right content reaches the right viewers. Mastering playlist creation in YouTube Studio is a foundational skill for any channel growth strategy.
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