As a frequent user of YouTube Shorts, I often find myself wanting to delete my own shorts for various reasons. Whether it’s because I made a mistake in the video or simply no longer want it on my channel, deleting Shorts can be a bit confusing if you don’t know where to look. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of deleting YouTube Shorts step by step.
Step 1: Accessing Your YouTube Studio
To delete a YouTube Short, you’ll need to access your YouTube Studio. You can do this by going to the YouTube homepage and clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner. From the drop-down menu, select “YouTube Studio”. This will take you to your channel’s dashboard.
Step 2: Navigating to the Shorts Shelf
Once you’re in your YouTube Studio, look for the navigation menu on the left side of the screen. Scroll down and find the “Shorts” tab. Click on it to access the Shorts shelf, where all your uploaded Shorts are displayed.
Step 3: Selecting the Short to Delete
In the Shorts shelf, you’ll see a list of all your uploaded Shorts in chronological order. Scroll through the list and find the Short you want to delete. Keep in mind that once a Short is deleted, it cannot be recovered, so be sure to double-check before proceeding.
Step 4: Deleting the Short
Once you’ve identified the Short you want to delete, click on the three-dot menu icon located in the bottom right corner of the Short’s thumbnail. This will open a drop-down menu with various options. Select “Delete” from the menu.
A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the Short. Review the information to ensure you’re deleting the correct Short, then click on the “Delete” button to confirm.
Step 5: Confirming the Deletion
After clicking the “Delete” button, a final confirmation message will be displayed, informing you that the Short has been deleted. Take note that this action cannot be undone, so make sure you’re certain about deleting the Short.
Conclusion
Deleting YouTube Shorts is a straightforward process once you know where to find the option. By following these step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to easily remove unwanted Shorts from your channel. Just remember to double-check before deleting, as once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.
With the ability to delete Shorts, YouTube provides users with control over the content they create. So don’t hesitate to delete any Shorts that no longer serve a purpose or align with your content strategy. Happy deleting!