How to Make a YouTube Playlist

Create a YouTube playlist to group your favorite videos together for easy watching.

Steps

1
Sign into YouTube
and go to the Library tab on the left side of the page.
2
Click "New playlist"
and give it a name. Choose whether to keep it public, unlisted, or private.
3
Search for videos
you want to add. Click the three dots under any video and choose "Save to playlist."
4
Select your playlist
from the list to add the video. You can add as many videos as you want.
5
Reorder the videos
by dragging them up or down in the playlist. Click "Edit" to change the name later.

Can I make a playlist without an account?Show

No, you need to sign into a Google account to create and save playlists on YouTube.

How many videos can I add to a playlist?Show

You can add up to 5,000 videos to a single playlist on YouTube.

Can other people see my playlist?Show

Only if you set it to Public or Unlisted. Private playlists are visible only to you.

How do I delete a playlist?Show

Go to your Library, find the playlist, click the three dots, and choose "Delete playlist."

Written by the HowToDoStuff.online editorial team. Last updated May 18, 2026.