What is YouTube Authentication
A creator is not required to complete a separate Authentication process to link their YouTube account with GRIN. While connecting, GRIN accesses a specific API from Google that allows GRIN to pull in YouTube insights for you. However, connecting can benefit you as the creator, to have your content automatically pull in. You only need to have a Google Account associated with your YouTube Channel to log into GRIN. You can learn more about this here if it is not already set up: Create an Account on YouTube.
What does this look like when connecting to GRIN
YouTube Authentication and connection to GRIN is a quick process for you. It only requires a Google Account in order to complete the connection. Creators with a YouTube account must log in to the Google Account associated with their YouTube account and channel. You can learn more about managing their third-party app connections from Google here: Manage third-party apps & services with access to your account.
To authenticate your YouTube account using a desktop browser...
- Find the Live Site URL sent to you from the brand you're partnering with, then copy and paste it into your browser.
- When you arrive to the Live Site, select the Networks tab at the top.
- In the list of social networks, select Connect next to YouTube.
- Select the Google account linked to your YouTube account.
- Note: If you don't see the desired account to connect listed, select Use another account.
- Google's API will proceed to log in to your account - enable all permissions by selecting the checkboxes on the right, then select Continue.
- When you return to the Live Site, you will see your YouTube name and a green dot next to the YouTube icon under Networks.