To schedule a YouTube first comment, write it in the First comment field when you schedule the video or Short in SkedCast. Right after the video goes public, SkedCast posts the comment under it and shows a link straight to it. YouTube does not let any app pin a comment, so pin it yourself on YouTube in one click.
Key takeaways
- Write the first comment with the video; SkedCast posts it right after the video or Short is public.
- YouTube’s API can post a comment but not pin one, so pinning is a one-click step on YouTube.
- A comment that cannot be posted never stops the video; SkedCast shows what happened on the post.
- Use it for a link, timestamps, a code or a question, kept short and in the video’s voice.
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Can you schedule a first comment on YouTube?
Yes. YouTube’s own scheduler publishes the video but does not post a comment for you; SkedCast does both, on videos and Shorts. The comment is created with YouTube’s commentThreads.insert method, the official way for an app to add a top-level comment.
| Step | Who | When |
|---|---|---|
| Write the comment | You, in SkedCast | When you schedule the video |
| Publish the video | SkedCast | At the scheduled time |
| Post the comment | SkedCast, through YouTube’s API | Right after the video is public |
| Pin the comment | You, on YouTube | Any time after it posts |
How do you schedule a YouTube first comment in SkedCast?
Check links and timestamps against the final edit before you schedule. See how to schedule YouTube videos for the rest of the video’s settings.
Set up the video
Add the video or Short, its title, description, tags and thumbnail in the composer.
Write the first comment
Type it in the First comment field: a link, timestamps, a code or a question.
Schedule it
Pick the time; the comment stays editable with the rest of the post until it publishes.
Pin it after it posts
Use the Open the comment on YouTube link on the post, then choose Pin in the comment’s menu.
Why can’t a scheduler pin a YouTube comment?
Because YouTube’s Data API has no way to do it: it can create a comment but offers no method to pin one. Every tool that posts a first comment leaves the pin to you. SkedCast keeps it to one click by linking straight to the posted comment.
What happens if the first comment cannot be posted?
The video stays published. The comment is a separate step after publishing, so if it fails, for example because the channel was connected without permission to comment, SkedCast shows what happened on the post and offers a reconnect when a permission is missing. The YouTube scheduler lists every setting SkedCast publishes, and the same field exists for Instagram first comments.
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FAQ
- When does SkedCast post the YouTube first comment?
- Right after the video or Short is published and public, at the time you scheduled it.
- Can SkedCast pin the comment for me?
- No. YouTube’s API has no method for pinning, so no app can. SkedCast links straight to the comment so you can pin it in one click.
- Does the first comment work on YouTube Shorts?
- Yes. The First comment field works for Shorts as well as regular videos.
- What should a YouTube first comment say?
- Something that helps viewers act: a link mentioned in the video, timestamps, a code, or a question that starts the conversation.
- Can I edit the first comment after scheduling?
- Yes, until the video publishes. After it posts, edit or delete the comment on YouTube.