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Importing your YouTube content using SupaPass

Use the built-in YouTube Import feature to bring your YouTube videos into SupaPass and curate them into structured content for your app or website.

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The YouTube Import feature allows you to connect your YouTube channel to SupaPass and import your videos so they can be organized into Sections and Lists using the Content Layout screen.

Once imported, your YouTube content can be freely reorganized, reordered, and combined with other content types to create the experience you want for your audience.

This guide covers:

  • Connecting your YouTube account

  • Importing YouTube videos and playlists

  • Setting access rules for imported content

  • Curating content using Content Layout

  • Syncing, editing, or removing imported content

Get Started with YouTube Import

  1. From your SupaPass dashboard, click Import in the left-side panel.

  2. Select the YouTube tab.

  3. If this is your first time using YouTube Import, click Import New YouTube Channel.

You’ll be guided through a setup flow to connect your YouTube account.
Follow the Google permissions prompt to grant read-only access to your YouTube content.

Good To Know💡 SupaPass can view your videos and playlists but cannot edit or delete anything on your YouTube account.

If your YouTube login has access to multiple YouTube channels, you’ll be able to choose which channel(s) you want to import.

Import Your YouTube Videos

Once connected, you can choose how your content is imported.

You can either:

  • Import all channel videos, or

  • Customize Import to control exactly what gets imported

Importing all channel videos includes all public videos. Unlisted videos are handled separately (see below).

Customize Import Options

When you choose Customize Import, you’ll see the following options:

All Videos

Toggle on if you want to import all your videos.

Live Videos

Toggle on if you want to import your recordings of live streams.

All Shorts

Toggle on if you want to import all your shorts.

All Playlists

Toggle on if you want to import all your playlists.

If you toggle this option off, you will get the option to manually select which playlists you want to add by selecting or deselecting the tick boxes.

Unlisted videos

You can choose how unlisted videos are handled:

  • Add all existing and future unlisted videos (recommended), or

  • Add unlisted videos manually each time

Your imported videos will now be available for use when building your content experience.

Set access to your Imported Content

Once your YouTube channel is selected, you’ll choose how your imported content can be accessed:

  • Make all videos free
    Videos are available to watch without login. If you opt for this the screen will move to a summary screen and then you can import.

  • Customize access
    Choose whether content requires registration or a paid subscription. If you choose to customize access you get the option between the different access options that SupaPass offers. Find out more here

If you select Paid Subscription, you can assign existing products or create a new product during setup.

After reviewing the summary screen, click Save & Start Import to begin importing your content.

Where Imported Content Appears

You will see your imported channel in the YouTube tab of the Import screen now

You can click on the 3 dots menu to make edits to the options you selected before.

Curate Your Imported Content

After importing your playlists and videos, you can use them to build structured content inside your app or site using Content Layout.

After import:

  • A new Section is automatically created in Content Layout named:
    ​YouTube – [Your YouTube Channel Name]

  • Each imported playlist is added as a separate List inside that Section.

This is only the starting point. You can:

  • Rename the Section and Lists

  • Move or add Lists to other Sections

  • Reorder videos using drag-and-drop

  • Combine YouTube content with other videos you host on SupaPass in one list.

  • Adjust access settings per video or remove videos you no longer want to include.

More information about curating your Sections and Lists, you can find in this help article

Once you save the screen, the updates will show immediately on your app and website.

Good To Know 💡Changes you make to the videos in SupaPass will not affect the videos in YouTube

Edit or Update Imported Content

If you enabled automatic imports, new videos will be added automatically over time.

You can also manually update your content:

  • Go to Import → YouTube

  • Click Sync Now to check for new videos immediately

Removing Imported Content

Removing imported playlists or channels from the YouTube Import screen:

  • Does not delete videos from YouTube

  • May affect Sections or Lists that rely on that content

Always review your Content Layout before removing imported content

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does SupaPass get full access to my YouTube account?

No. SupaPass only has read-only access. It can view your videos and playlists but cannot edit, delete, or manage your YouTube channel.

How long does a YouTube import take?

Imports run in the background and may take a few minutes to complete, depending on the size of your channel.

If there’s an issue during import, you’ll see an error message in the YouTube Import screen explaining what went wrong.

Can I import videos from more than one YouTube channel?

If your YouTube login has access to multiple channels, you’ll be able to choose which channel(s) to import during setup.

Do imported videos use SupaPass storage?

No. Videos remain hosted on YouTube and do not count toward SupaPass storage limits.

If I add new videos on YouTube, will they appear automatically?

If you enable automatic imports, SupaPass will periodically check for new videos. You can also manually trigger an update using Sync Now.

Can I disconnect YouTube Import later?

Yes. You can disconnect YouTube Import for a channel at any time. Disconnecting does not affect your YouTube account or delete existing videos.

Who can connect or sync a YouTube channel?

You must be the owner of the SupaPass channel (or have the required permissions) to connect, import, or sync YouTube content.

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