> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.claimr.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# YouTube tasks

> Incentivize users to subscribe to your channel or watch your videos, building a loyal community of viewers and subscribers.

## What is a YouTube task?

Engage users with YouTube content and track their interactions with your channel or videos.

**Use YouTube tasks to:**

* Increase your YouTube channel subscribers.
* Drive views and engagement on your videos.
* Promote your YouTube content within your Claimr campaigns.
* Reward users for interacting with your YouTube channel.
* Track the effectiveness of your YouTube marketing efforts.

For detailed information about general task settings, including task name, header, description, rewards, dependencies, and more, refer to the [Task settings](/tasks/task-settings) article.

## Task type

This section allows you to choose the specific type of task you want to create for your campaign.

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1. Select **YouTube** to indicate that the task will be completed with this specific platform.
2. Considering your aim, select the specific task type from the expanded list.

## Task settings

### Submit YouTube video

Reward users for submitting videos on YouTube. This task type helps encourage users to create and share content related to your campaign, brand, or product.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claimr/dhPADok3uWVS7HZR/images/tasks/submit-video-task-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dhPADok3uWVS7HZR&q=85&s=2430c6a1561a0e82e5954452df617fdf" alt="Submit YouTube video task settings" width="1900" height="1104" data-path="images/tasks/submit-video-task-settings.png" />
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**Completion points**: Set the number of points awarded when the user completes the task.

**Points multiplier (%)**: Add a percentage-based bonus to the total reward. For example, a 10% multiplier increases the final reward by 10%.

**Recurrence**: Control how often users can complete the task:

* Once – can only be completed one time per user.
* Daily – available once every 24 hours.
* Weekly – available once every 7 days.
* Multiple – stays open and can be completed as many times as needed, one after another, without any waiting time.

**Need approval? (optional)**: Turn on to require manual review and approval before the task is marked as complete.

### Subscribe to a channel

Reward users for subscribing to a specific YouTube channel.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claimr/dhPADok3uWVS7HZR/images/tasks/youtube-subscribe-channel-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dhPADok3uWVS7HZR&q=85&s=5f3d29e283b29d16756d5774abefcd25" alt="Subscribe to a channel task settings" width="1884" height="1078" data-path="images/tasks/youtube-subscribe-channel-settings.png" />
</Frame>

**Completion points**: Set the number of points awarded when the user completes the task.

**Points multiplier (%)**: Add a percentage-based bonus to the total reward. For example, a 10% multiplier increases the final reward by 10%.

**YouTube channel ID**: Enter the unique ID of your YouTube channel to enable subscription verification. For example: UCLA\_DiR1fFkNvjvUpBHmylQ. To find it, go to your YouTube channel → About → More → Channel details → Copy channel ID.

<Frame caption="Example: Channel details menu">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claimr/dhPADok3uWVS7HZR/images/tasks/youtube-channel-details-menu-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dhPADok3uWVS7HZR&q=85&s=63651914301efb2957eb8176aa41fd9d" alt="YouTube channel details menu, step 1" width="860" height="808" data-path="images/tasks/youtube-channel-details-menu-1.png" />
</Frame>

<Frame caption="Example: Channel details menu">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claimr/dhPADok3uWVS7HZR/images/tasks/youtube-channel-details-menu-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dhPADok3uWVS7HZR&q=85&s=68e74eaaed6ab45675447b5bf5d9e3cb" alt="YouTube channel details menu, step 2" width="890" height="784" data-path="images/tasks/youtube-channel-details-menu-2.png" />
</Frame>

<Warning>
  Remember, accuracy is crucial when entering the ID to ensure Claimr can correctly interact with your YouTube channel.
</Warning>

### Watch YouTube video

Reward users for watching a specific YouTube video.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claimr/dhPADok3uWVS7HZR/images/tasks/youtube-watch-video-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dhPADok3uWVS7HZR&q=85&s=5233f5dee85548187b9edb1f25dd5059" alt="Watch YouTube video task settings" width="1834" height="1078" data-path="images/tasks/youtube-watch-video-settings.png" />
</Frame>

**Completion points**: Set the number of points awarded when the user completes the task.

**Points multiplier (%)**: Add a percentage-based bonus to the total reward. For example, a 10% multiplier increases the final reward by 10%.

**Recurrence**: Control how often users can complete the task:

* Once – can only be completed one time per user.
* Daily – available once every 24 hours.
* Weekly – available once every 7 days.
* Multiple – stays open and can be completed as many times as needed, one after another, without any waiting time.

**Video ID**: Enter the unique ID of the YouTube video you want users to watch. For example: IGuHERKAiHs. You can find it in the video URL after v=.

**Min watch time in seconds (optional)**: Set the minimum time users must watch the video to complete the task. For example, enter 20 to require at least 20 seconds of viewing.

## Error handling

While setting up your YouTube task, encountering errors is a possibility. Verify that you've entered the correct YouTube channel ID and video ID in the task settings.

<Warning>
  If you continue to experience issues, reach out to Claimr's support team for further assistance.
</Warning>
