Once your YouTube partner manager has configured your dropbox, you need to create a reusable connection between your SFTP client and your dropbox server. This article explains how to create a connection using Cyberduck, but you can use any client software that supports SFTP connections.
To create an SFTP connection:
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Download and install Cyberduck.
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Run the Cyberduck application.
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Select File > Open Connection.
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Select SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) from the drop-down menu.
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In the Server text box, enter
partnerupload.google.com. -
In the Port text box, enter
19321 -
In the Username text box, enter the name of your dropbox.
The dropbox name begins with 'yt-' and was set up for you by your partner manager. -
Expand More options.
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Tick the box for Use Public Key Authentication.
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Select the SSH private key file that you previously generated.
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Click Connect to close the settings dialogue box.