Uploads stalling at 0%? You’re not alone. YouTube is working on a fix as ongoing upload issues are affecting creators globally.

YouTube confirms upload error impacting videos and Shorts

If you’ve tried uploading content to YouTube recently and noticed your video stuck at 0%, you’re not the only one. Creators worldwide have reported problems uploading both regular videos and Shorts to the platform.

Google has now officially confirmed the issue. According to YouTube, there are two main problems being investigated:

  • Uploads getting stuck “at 0%”
  • Upload progress freezing during the “suitability” check
Image credits: YouTube Help page

The issue is affecting both mobile and desktop upload, so users can’t simply switch devices to solve the problem. 

No fix yet, but YouTube is on it

Thousands of creators have taken to YouTube’s help page to share screenshots and experiences of the issue. The platform has acknowledged the situation and says updates will be posted in the help thread with any progress. So far, there is no official timeline for a fix.

Why it matters

For many artists and creators, YouTube is key to releasing engaging content to reach new audiences and build your fanbase. Upload delays can disrupt release schedules, marketing campaigns and affect the livelihood of creators who depend on YouTube uploads.

Hopefully YouTube can resolve the issue soon so creators can carry on posting their content.

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