Native video, not a link
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Post YouTube Videos to Facebook as Native Video, Not a Link
Sharing a YouTube link on Facebook only posts a preview. To post the video itself, it has to be uploaded, and PostOnce does that for every new YouTube video and Short, straight to your Facebook Page.
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How to post YouTube videos on Facebook in 3 steps
Your videos play on Facebook instead of sending viewers away.
Connect YouTube
Pick the channel you upload to.
Connect Facebook
Choose the Page that should get each video.
Turn on the workflow
New uploads go to Facebook as video, not a link.
Link share vs native upload
Sharing the YouTube link
- Facebook shows a link preview, not the video.
- Viewers leave Facebook to watch it on YouTube.
- Uploading by hand means downloading every video first.
Native upload with PostOnce
- Connect YouTube and your Facebook Page.
- Each new upload goes to Facebook as a real video.
- Shorts post as Facebook Reels.
YouTube Shorts become Facebook Reels
Shorts become Reels
Vertical Shorts post as Facebook Reels, and longer videos post to your Page too.
Title and description
Your YouTube title and description become the Facebook caption, in full.
Older videos too
Turn on existing posts to send your back catalog, not just new uploads.
One upload, more places
1 in 5 of these videos also go to another platform from the same workflow.
Facebook Pages only
Facebook doesn't let apps post to personal profiles. Now and then it asks a Page admin to confirm their identity first.
Questions about posting YouTube videos on Facebook
What is the best way to post a YouTube video on Facebook?
Upload the video itself rather than sharing the link, so it plays in the feed. PostOnce does that automatically for every new upload.
How do I post a YouTube video on Facebook without a link?
Download the video and upload it to Facebook, or connect your channel and Page to PostOnce, which uploads each new video for you.
How do I share a YouTube video on Facebook so it plays in the feed?
Post it as a Facebook video instead of a link. A link post opens YouTube; an uploaded video plays on Facebook.
Can I convert a YouTube video to a Facebook Reel?
Yes. Shorts post to your Page as Reels automatically.
How do I connect my YouTube channel to Facebook for cross posting?
Connect your channel and your Facebook Page to PostOnce, then turn on the YouTube to Facebook workflow. Each new video and Short uploads to your Page as native video.
Can I share the same video on YouTube and Facebook?
Yes. PostOnce posts through Facebook's official API, like any scheduler. In a check of 40 YouTube channels before and after crossposting, YouTube views showed no consistent drop.
Does it work with my personal Facebook profile?
No. Facebook only lets apps post to Pages, so connect the Page you run.
Can I post my older YouTube videos?
Yes. Turn on existing posts and PostOnce sends your back catalog to your Page.
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