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Get Started - YouTube
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Lights, camera, action!

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Step 1: Upload your video to YouTube

This will be your ad. If you don't have a video yet, download this short guide for tips on how to create a great ad.

Upload your video now

Step 2: Create an AdWords account

YouTube video ads are powered by Google AdWords. After you create an account this is where you'll be able to manage your ads and check results.

Click here or call 1-855-500-2756 for free help getting started. If you have an account already, just sign in.

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Step 3: Launch your video ad

You're almost there! Select your video, decide who will see it, where it will show up, and how much you'd like to spend.

Get $75 free credit when you spend $25 on video ads.

(Offer limited to new advertisers in the US)

Terms and conditions for this offer:

Promotional codes have no monetary value and entry of the promotional code serves only to begin your qualification for the associated promotional credit.

To qualify for the promotional credit you must accrue online video advertising charges (AdWords TrueView video ads only) in the amount of $25 within 60 days of entering your promotional code (taxes may apply). For example, if you enter the code on October 10, 2014 you'll have until December 11th, 2014 to accrue video advertising charges in the amount of $25. In all circumstances, you must enter your promotional code within 30 days of its receipt in order to activate this offer.

Your account must be successfully billed by AdWords and remain in good standing in order to qualify for a promotional credit.

The promotional credit will be applied within approximately 5 days of your account reaching the threshold for accrued video advertising charges specified above, as long as you’ve activated your account using the promotional code and fulfilled all requirements stated in the offer. Once applied, the promotional credit will appear on the Billing summary page in your account.

See complete terms and conditions.