Due to this age-restricted content configuration by Youtube, you may sometimes come across the following prompt: Even after signing in, you are sometimes unable to watch the video. If you are experiencing this issue and missing out on some of YouTube’s content, the following guide will help you bypass the age-restriction mode and disable “Restricted Mode” on Youtube on a computer, an Android device, or an iOS device.
How YouTube Age Restriction Works
When logging in to YouTube, you are asked to use a Google account. The information given in your Google account is then used to determine your age, such as your date of birth. If your age comes to 18 years or older, then the “Restricted Mode” is disabled. However, if you are between the ages of 13 and 18, the “Restricted Mode” is enabled automatically. If you are under the age of 13, then you will not be found eligible to create a YouTube account at all. To check what Date of Birth YouTube is considering for your account, follow these steps: This is the Birthday which YouTube uses to determine your age. You will now be redirected to your Google Account settings.
How To Watch Age-Restricted YouTube Videos on PC
When using a computer, there are multiple ways to watch YouTube videos without logging in. This can be resolved simply by signing in or disabling the “Restricted Mode.” There are also some other methods that you will learn below.
Sign in to YouTube to watch age restricted videos
As the Youtube prompt mentions, signing in to Youtube will probably remove the restriction and allow you to watch the video. Try signing in to Youtube with your Google account using these steps: You will now be signed into Youtube and should be allowed to view NSFW videos. However, if the problem persists, try disabling “Restricted Mode” using the guide in the next section below. Note that if you see your profile picture in the top-right corner instead, it means that you are already signed into Youtube. If you still cannot view the NSFW video, then proceed directly to the other methods given below.
Disable Restricted Mode
YouTube has a “Restricted Mode,” where all videos are non-playable and may contain inappropriate content for children. If this mode is enabled, you may not see those videos. Try disabling YouTube’s “Restricted Mode” using these steps: Once the “Restricted Mode” is disabled, your page will refresh to include new NSFW content or play a video you have already opened. If you are not logged in, then you may do so using the steps in the section above. If you wish to re-enable the feature in the future, simply re-toggle the “Activate Restricted Mode” slider.
Bypass Age Restrictions on YouTube using Third Party Websites
There are other websites available on the internet that are similar to Youtube and host the same videos, with slightly different URLs. One such website is youtubensfw.com. All you need to do is open the restricted video on Youtube and alter its URL. Here is how: The same video will now open on another website with no restricted access.
How to Bypass Youtube Age Restriction on Android Devices
Most Android devices have the Youtube app preinstalled on phones and tablets. Like the web version, they also have the Restricted Mode that you can change. Follow these steps to disable YouTube’s Restricted Mode on an Android device: YouTube’s Restricted Mode will now be disabled and will allow you to watch NSFW videos. However, if you want to revert to the default settings in the future, all you have to do is re-toggle the “Restricted Mode” slider.
How to Bypass Youtube Age Restriction on iPhone
Like Android, iOS devices also have preinstalled YouTube applications with “Restricted Mode.” Here is how you can disable it to watch restricted content: The steps for Android and iOS to disable YouTube’s “Restricted Mode” are very much the same. Therefore, the same applies to enabling the feature when needed. Also see:
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