With YouTube Mobile, you can manage and watch videos through your cell phone or other wireless device. As long as you have access to the Internet, you can find YouTube Mobile and take advantage of the services.

Due to various partnerships, certain mobile devices will have enhancements on the YouTube Mobile network. Numerous Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones have access to a YouTube Mobile site that offers more options than the standard version.

1. Get YouTube Mobile advice. To make the most of the mobile features, you’ll want to communicate with other YouTube Mobile users.

2. Find YouTube Mobile. You can either download the application directly onto your mobile device or simply go to the URL while on the Internet.

3. Create a mobile profile on YouTube. After making a YouTube mobile profile, you can upload videos through MMS whenever your mobile device has a signal.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find YouTube Mobile information

You'll likely want some YouTube Mobile help prior to attempting to use the service. For instance, you should know the limitations of the YouTube Mobile site prior to attempting to perform any of the options available through the standard version.

I recommend: On the Official Google Mobile Blog, since Google owns YouTube you can find helpful YouTube Mobile information by searching current and archived blog posts. You can also post and exchange YouTube advice on YouTube Forums.

Access the YouTube Mobile site

You can find YouTube Mobile by using your mobile device's Internet access. You can type the URL directly into the address bar and get instant access to all of the features of YouTube Mobile. Save the site as a bookmark in order to quickly return to it at a later time.

I recommend: While on your mobile device, you can go directly to the YouTube Mobile site. You’ll find a beta version of YouTube with the ability to upload, view and share. If you have a Windows mobile device, download the YouTube Mobile application on Download.com instead of using the URL address.

Download YouTube Mobile applications

If you have one of the approved Nokia or Sony Ericsson mobile devices, you have the ability to download an application from YouTube that allows you to use the features while on the go. Once the application has gone through the download process, you can find YouTube installed on your phone.

I recommend: Find the YouTube Mobile application directly on the YouTube site. Check the included list of approved cellular phones in order to determine if you can install the app. You can also create your mobile profile at this site. On Google System, you can find a link that allows you to install the Java midlet needed for the application. You can use this to test out unsupported phones as well for functionality with the application.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When you log on the YouTube Mobile site, you'll receive a warning regarding your mobile device's data plan. YouTube recommends an unlimited data plan in order to avoid excessive cell phone charges while using YouTube Mobile.