Adding comments to your YouTube videos can foster community engagement and interaction with your audience. Here’s how you can do it: ### On Your Own Videos: 1. **Sign In**: Log into your YouTube account. 2. **Go to YouTube Studio**: Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "YouTube Studio." 3. **Select Content**: In the left menu, click on "Content." 4. **Choose the Video**: Find the video you want to add comments to and click on it. 5. **Comments Tab**: On the video details page, select the "Comments" tab. 6. **Add Comment**: You can reply to comments from viewers or post your own, but if you're looking to add an official comment linked to the video, consider pinning a comment after viewers have commented. 7. **Pinning a Comment**: If you want to ensure your comment is seen by all viewers, you can find your comment (or write a new one), click on the three dots next to it, and select "Pin." This keeps it at the top of the comments section. ### Engaging with Others' Comments: 1. **View Comments**: People can comment directly on your video. You can view these comments directly below the video on its YouTube page. 2. **Replying**: You can reply to others' comments by clicking "Reply" under their comment. 3. **Moderating**: You can manage comments through YouTube Studio by filtering for potentially inappropriate content or hiding specific comments. ### Commenting on Other Videos: If you're looking to add comments on videos created by others: 1. **Open Video**: Navigate to the video you want to comment on. 2. **Scroll Down**: Below the video player, you’ll find the comment section. 3. **Type Your Comment**: Enter your comment in the text box. 4. **Post Comment**: Hit "Comment" or press Enter to publish your comment. ### Additional Tips: - **Keep It Respectful**: Always be respectful and constructive in your comments to foster a positive community. - **Engage With Your Audience**: Regularly check and reply to comments to cultivate relationships with your viewers. - **Use Moderation Tools**: Utilize comment moderation features in YouTube Studio to maintain a healthy comment section. YouTube continually updates its platform, so some options might change, but the above steps should guide you through the process of adding comments effectively.