How to Upload Videos on YouTube That Are Longer Than 10 Minutes

1. Open a Google AdSense account, which can speed up the Partnership application process. According to YouTube, users who already have an AdSense account can expect a decision on their application within 24 hours. Others might have to wait up to three days.
2. Apply for Partnership by submitting the online application on the YouTube Partners website. The form will ask for biographical information, as well as information about your content. Keep in mind that all posted content must be original. Users also must own the global rights to all music videos.

3. If admitted into the Partner program, you will be able to upload videos longer than 10 minutes.
4. Click 'Upload,' found at the top of any YouTube page. Click 'Browse' to pull up the video and describe it (title, description, tags and category). Click 'Save' to complete the upload.