Method 1: Sign in to your YouTube account
The easiest and quickest way to remove age restrictions on YouTube is to sign in to your account. If you’re not signed in, YouTube won’t know your age, and you’ll be prompted to sign in to view the content. To sign in, go to the top right corner of the YouTube homepage and click on “Sign in.” Enter your Google account credentials, and if you’re underage, provide your parent’s date of birth. By doing so, you’ll verify your age and confirm you are a responsible viewer. Doing this will remove age restrictions on any video you watch, and you won’t have to enter this information multiple times.
Method 2: Use YouTube in Incognito Mode
Another effective way to remove age restrictions is to use YouTube in Incognito mode. This way, YouTube won’t store your browsing history or track you. To launch Incognito mode, click on the three dots in the right-hand corner, scroll down, and select “New Incognito Window.” Once you’re in Incognito mode, search for the video you want to watch and click on it. You’ll be prompted to sign in to watch it since YouTube doesn’t know your age.
Method 3: Change your Google account birthday
In some instances, your Google account birthday might have been incorrectly entered, making it impossible to view content on YouTube. To change your Google account birthday, sign in to your Google account, scroll down to “Personal Info & Privacy,” and select “Your Personal Info.” Click on “Birthday” and update your date of birth. Note that changing your age on Google won’t also update on YouTube until after a few hours or days.
Method 4: Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Alternatively, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to view age-restricted content on YouTube. A VPN typically hides your location and can unblock YouTube videos that are restricted in your country. To do this, download and install a VPN app on your device and change your server location to a country where the video isn’t restricted. This will allow you to view videos without any hassle.
In conclusion, age restrictions shouldn’t be a barrier to you enjoying YouTube content. By following any of these methods, you can easily remove age restrictions and watch any video you desire. Always keep the importance of age restrictions in mind and don’t view any mature content that could be harmful.