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How to Create a Playlist on YouTube Studio

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build and organize a new playlist in YouTube Studio.

Quick summary

Creating a playlist on YouTube Studio lets you organize your channel's videos into curated collections that improve viewer engagement and watch time. This step-by-step walkthrough covers everything from naming your playlist to setting visibility and adding videos.


Steps

  1. On the YouTube Studio main dashboard, go to the top-right corner and click 'Create'.
  2. Choose 'New Playlist' from the list of options.
  3. Enter a unique playlist name and description into their respective input fields.
  4. Configure the Visibility and Sort Order settings by clicking their drop-down menus and selecting your preferred options.
  5. Tap 'Add Videos' to begin selecting content for your playlist.
  6. Tick the checkbox beside each video you want to include, then click 'Done'.
  7. Review your input and click 'Create' to finalize the playlist.
  8. Your new playlist will be created and added to your YouTube Studio workspace.

📌 Why this matters

Creating playlists in YouTube Studio is a proven way to improve channel organization, boost session watch time, and increase discoverability in YouTube search results. Playlists group related videos into structured collections, making it easier for viewers to binge content and for the algorithm to surface your channel. Controlling visibility and sort order at creation gives creators precise control over how their content is presented to different audiences. For any YouTube content creator or channel manager, mastering playlist creation in YouTube Studio is a foundational step toward building a more professional and engaging channel.
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