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How to Share Videos on Facebook from Youtube

how to share videos on Facebook from youtube

Do you want to promote your brand’s marketing strategy by sharing videos? If so, but you are still confused about how to do that, don’t worry; we will let you know the different ways to share videos on Facebook from Youtube, and you can use the best editing tools for creating high-quality content.

Facebook is a great way to endorse the brand, encourage potential customers to make a decision and build relationships with an audience. You can find the Share icon underneath every Youtube video; tapping it will show many sharing options.

So let’s get started…!!

How to Post Youtube Videos on Facebook via Computer

Videos are the best at driving engagement than photos, and they grab the viewer’s attention, especially when it’s engaging enough to deliver a message that sounds to them. Here’s how you can share the video:

  • Navigate to Youtube.com, and choose the video you want to share.
  • When you select the video, tap the “share” icon directly under the player.
tap the “share” icon
  • Choose Facebook from the sharing options; you can also change the video’s start time by checking the box at the bottom.
Choose-Facebook-from-the-sharing-options
  • If you have logged in to your Facebook on your computer, the video will appear in the post. Choose the video post destination by using the expanded menu at the upper of the screen (it will find as “share to news feed or story” by default), or add it to your story.
  • Once you select the Youtube video’s post destination, tap “Post to Facebook.”
tap “Post to Facebook
  • Other than that, you can also copy the video’s URL and paste it into a Facebook status.

Post Youtube Video on Facebook By Copying the URL

  • Navigate to Youtube, and select a video you want to share.
  • Choose the URL of the video, and then tap copy.
  • Go to the Facebook page and create a new post.
  • Paste the link to the Youtube video into the post.
  • Now, add a description and tap share.

How to share Youtube Video on Facebook via Mobile

To share a Youtube video from Smartphone, you only have to find the share icon from your iPhone or Android device:

  • Open the Youtube app or go to Youtube.com.
  • Select the Youtube video to post on Facebook.
  • Tap “share.
Tap share
  • Select “Facebook” from the list.
Select “Facebook” from the list
  • Choose “Next” in the top-right corner to share the video.
Select “Facebook” from the list
  • Now, choose the video post’s destination, whether it will post on your feed or in a story.
  • Click on “share.”
Click on “share”

How to Share a Youtube video on Facebook that plays automatically?

We all know that embedded Youtube videos cannot automatically play on Facebook. But there are two different ways to do that:

  • First, you can download the Youtube video and post it on Facebook.
  • Second, use any third-party apps to resolve the issue. In the next section, we will let you know how to upload a YT video to Facebook.

Step-By-Step Guide to Upload Youtube Video to Facebook

Upload Youtube Video to Facebook

However, posting the YT video URL to Facebook doesn’t let users watch it in their feed. So to stop users from leaving the site and instead watching the video on Youtube, you have to upload a video directly to Facebook. Here’s how you can do this:

  • First, copy the Youtube video link and install it. (you cannot perform this task on a Smartphone)
  • Remember that Facebook only permits up to 1.75 gigabytes and 45 minutes in length video; if your video is longer, it won’t be uploaded.
  • Now, open any online video editing tool; it will let you edit, filter or animate videos. (we suggest you use Filmora video editor).
  • Once you edit the video, download the file and save it to your system.
  • Navigate to your Facebook account, make a post > and upload the recently downloaded video.
  • Write ant caption or description of the video, and tap “post.”

Now you know how to share a Youtube video on Facebook without the link. You can also use Youtube studio (beta) to download the video by logging in to your Youtube account > tapping the account icon, then choosing Youtube studio.

Now, choose the video tab from the left panel & then tap the video you want to download. Choose menu > download. Afterward, go to a Facebook page, tap create > upload video > share.

How to share a Youtube Video on Facebook Business Page

How to share a Youtube Video on Facebook Business Page

Youtube has a built-in feature that lets you embed a video on Facebook business pages. When the video has been embedded, you can share it with your friends, who can play it directly. Here’s how you can do it:

  • Choose the Youtube Video you decide to share on a Facebook page.
  • Tap “share”> Facebook and copy the video URL.
  • Open the Facebook and navigate to the business page.
  • Tap “create post,” paste the video URL and enter captions.
  • Click on “post.”

FAQs

Q. Can we upload Facebook videos on YouTube without copyright?

Yes, you can upload Facebook videos on Youtube without copyright strike if the videos are completely original, have the proper license for any copyrighted material used, or are in the public domain. However, using copyrighted content without permission may direct you to copyright claims.

Q. Is it legal to share YouTube videos on Facebook?

However, if you just share the video link and the person who taps the ink will direct it to Youtube, then it’s 100% legal. But if you download the video and then directly post it, it’s known as freebooting, which is theft of someone else’s content, and using it for their own is a violation of copyright. Check our guide on how to avoid copyright on Youtube.

Q. How to share a YouTube video on the Facebook story?

To post a Youtube video on the Facebook story, navigate to the Youtube video you like & tap the “share” option. Choose Facebook and then post the video on your FB account. Once the video is posted, tap the “share” icon below the post and choose “Add post to the story” > tap share.

Q. How to share YouTube videos on Facebook groups?

Go to Youtube and select a video you want to share > copy the video’s URL. Then open Facebook and navigate to the group you decide to share the video. Create a post, paste the video link and tap share.

Q. How to post a Youtube video on Facebook Comment thread?

Navigate to the FB account, and go to the post where you want to comment. Tap the camera icon from the right side of the comment box. Choose the desired video from your computer. Once the media is uploaded, tap enter.

Summing Up

However, Facebook doesn’t allow playing embedded Youtube videos automatically, but there are still some ways to post a video, as mentioned above. This blog will be helpful for you in uploading YT videos to Facebook. Let us know if you have ever faced copyright infringement.

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Trevor Mogg

I am a tech guide and how-to writer who loves helping people with their tech problems. With plenty of experience, I break down complex topics into easy-to-understand tips and tricks. When I'm not writing, I enjoy trying out new gadgets and keeping up with the latest tech trends.