Connecting to an MCN

How It Works: Step by Step Guides

1. Connect Your YouTube MCN or Join Revelator's MCN

• Option 1: Connect your YouTube MCN via OAuth.

• Option 2: Apply to join Revelator’s MCN directly.

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2. View Imported Channels and Their Content

Once imported, you can view all managed YouTube channels in the Channels tab.

• Each tile shows the channel handle and video count.

• A blue banner indicates how many channels have been imported.

• Use “Review Channels” to manage access or assign owners.

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3. Filter and Search Channels

Use the channel filters to:

• Search by monetization status, subscriber count, joined date, or video count

• Identify channels that are safe for kids, public/private, or currently unlinked

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4. View Channel Details

Click into any channel to explore:

• Total subscriber count and views

• Monetization status and join date

• Visibility and child safety settings

• About info and link to YouTube channel

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5. Explore Channel Videos

From a channel's profile, navigate to Videos tab to:

• View all uploaded content

• Track performance: views, likes, duration

• Open videos on YouTube or assign ownership

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Expected Outcomes

• Channels and videos imported correctly and appear in Catalog.

• Filtering enables data-driven review of channel performance.

• Ownership and permissions can be set for secure collaboration.

• Accurate, up-to-date stats for monetization, views, and engagement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I see which channels are not monetized? Yes. Use the Status filter to show only non-monetized channels.

• Can I assign channels to specific users or clients? Yes. Use the “Assign Channel Owner” option from the three-dot menu.

• What happens if a channel becomes unlinked? It will be flagged and visible using the Unlinked filter.

• Are video stats real-time? Stats sync regularly with YouTube CMS, though short delays may occur.

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Additional Resources

• Revelator Help Center: YouTube MCN Integration

• YouTube Partner Program Policies

• How to Manage Video Metadata in Revelator

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Next Steps and Future Releases

• Deeper integration with YouTube Shorts and Live Analytics

• Multi-user collaboration roles for managing channel teams

• Batch metadata editing for high-volume catalog owners

• Notifications for channel delinking or monetization drops