How do I cite a YouTube video in APA style?
According to the APA Style Blog post “How to Create a Reference for a YouTube Video,” the general format is as follows:
Author, A. A. [Screen name]. (year, month day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from http://xxxxx
For example (don’t forget to indent the second and subsequent lines):
Apsolon, M. [markapsolon]. (2011, September 9). The haunting tape 14 (ghost caught on video) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nyGCbxD848
If the user’s real name isn’t available the format will be:
Screen name. (year, month day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from https://xxxxx
For example (don’t forget to indent the second and subsequent lines):
shapirolibrary. (2017, July 24). IBISWorld – industry reports & information [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot98iAtFzfo
NOTE: the screen name should follow the capitalization that appears on YouTube.
More information:
- APA guide (Shapiro Library)
- APA Research Paper Basics Video Tutorials (Atomic Learning – log in using your SNHU email username and password)
- APA Blog (APA)
For further help please contact the Wolak Learning Center at 603.645.9606 (UC Students) and Online Writing Center at 866.721.1662 (Online/COCE Students) for assistance with citing a website.
You may also want to consider:
- How do I cite a YouTube Channel in APA?
- How do I cite a film or motion picture in APA style?
- How do I cite a podcast in APA style?
This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite a YouTube video in your class assignments and projects.
