How to Add a Thumbnail to a Video on YouTube

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make a channel.

   If you have just created your account, you first need to make a channel before anything else.
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   Step 2: Verify your account.

   Go to your Channel Settings, and click the "Verify" button to the right of your channel name. ,, This is for the verification code.
   
   Select your preferred way to receive the code.
   
   Either SMS or Voice Message. ,,, The picture's file size can be maximum 2 MB. ,, ,,
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   Step 3: Select your current location.

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   Step 4: Write your phone number.

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   Step 5: Type in the verification code once received.

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   Step 6: When you're uploading your video

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   Step 7: click "Custom Thumbnail".

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   Step 8: Select a picture you want to use and click "Upload".

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   Step 9: Go to Video Manager.

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    Step 10: Click on the "Edit" drop-down menu

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    Step 11: next to the video and select "Info and Settings."

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    Step 12: Press the "Custom Thumbnail" button.

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    Step 13: Select the picture you want to use.

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