What is YouTube age restricted?

What happens if content is age-restricted? Age-restricted videos are not viewable to users who are under 18 years of age or signed out. Also, age-restricted videos cannot be watched on most third-party websites.

How do I get rid of age restriction on YouTube?

Select YouTube. Scroll and select Settings. Select Restricted Mode or Safety Mode. Select On or Off.

What causes YouTube age restriction?

YouTube age restriction guidelines are meant to keep NSFW YouTube video content out of the reach of people who are too young to make an informed choice. As a result, Google bases its restrictions on the age that users enter on their Google Plus profile.

Is it bad to get age restricted on YouTube?

So, should you age restrict your YouTube videos? No, you should not age restrict your videos. By age restricting your videos, you will cause your video to be promoted less often by YouTube, leading to less visibility and a drop in views.

Why won't my age restriction turn off on YouTube?

Open the YouTube app. Sign in with your account. Click the three-dot menu and then go to Settings > General. Turn Restricted Mode off.

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Why can't I turn off restricted mode on YouTube?

Answer: If you are not the administrator of the YouTube account and restricted mode is turned on, you can't turn it off. Ask the account administrator to turn off the restricted mode on the YouTube account.

Why did YouTube put me on restricted mode?

Restricted Mode is an optional setting that you can use on YouTube. This feature can help screen out potentially mature content that you or others using your devices may prefer not to view. Computers in libraries, universities, and other public institutions may have Restricted Mode turned on by a network administrator.

Why am I stuck in restricted mode on YouTube?

If the toggle switch is greyed out and you are unable to click it, Restricted mode has been locked by the account holder. You will need the account password to unlock restricted mode.

How do I unblock restricted videos on YouTube?

There are several ways to get YouTube unblocked — try using a VPN, connecting via proxy server or browser add-on, installing Tor browser, or even “translating” your desired website into a new address with Google Translate.

Why is YouTube blocking videos?

Why are YouTube videos blocked? There are a number of reasons why YouTube videos might be blocked, including: Restrictions on broadcasting rights that may mean that the video isn't available in your region. This is usually due to an organisation not having permission to broadcast the video content in your country.

How do I unblock private videos on YouTube?

For videos that have been locked as private due to upload via an unverified API service, you will not be able to appeal. You'll need to re-upload the video via a verified API service or via the YouTube app/site.

How can I download private YouTube videos without access?

What items are age restricted?

Do you have to be over 13 to use YouTube?

Who may use the Service? You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service; however, children of all ages may use the Service and YouTube Kids (where available) if enabled by a parent or legal guardian. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

How do you verify your age on YouTube?

Why won't my age restriction turn off on YouTube?

Open the YouTube app. Sign in with your account. Click the three-dot menu and then go to Settings > General. Turn Restricted Mode off.

What is the alternative to YouTube with no age restriction?

6 alternative: PeerTube. If you're getting blocked, censored, or your videos get removed from YouTube, PeerTube is your YouTube alternative without restrictions. It's a young, fresh, and ad-free option.

Why can't I access over 18 sites on my phone?

Received a "Timed out" or "No response" error? For some secure sites (HTTPS) that are 18+, you might get a 'Timed out' or 'No response' message instead of our age verification page. If this happens to you, you'll need to prove your age to get access. Click continue, or call 61018.

Why is YouTube blocking age restricted content?

Sometimes content doesn't violate our policies, but it may not be appropriate for viewers under 18. In these cases, we may place an age-restriction on the video. This policy applies to videos, video descriptions, custom thumbnails, live streams, and any other YouTube product or feature.

Can you watch YouTube if you are under 13?

When you use Family Link to create a Google Account for your child under 13, your child can use the YouTube Kids app where it's available. However, they can't use any other YouTube apps, websites, or features until they turn 13 and manage their own Google Account.

How do I unblock 18+ Content on my iPhone?

Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and enter your Screen Time passcode. Tap Content Restrictions, then tap Web Content. Choose Unrestricted Access, Limit Adult Websites, or Allowed Websites.