How to cite a YouTube video
Quick answer
Use the uploader as the author, the upload date as the date, and always include the full URL.
Why this one is tricky
YouTube uploaders may not be the content creators, and videos can be updated, unlisted, or removed without notice.
Example (APA 7)
CrashCourse. (2023, October 14). How to format an APA citation [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/EXAMPLE
Most common mistake
Citing only the video title without the channel name.
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Last updated: 5 May 2026