Can YouTube see your age?

YouTube is a Google property, and like other sites the company owns, it gets age information about you from your Google+ account. So, in order to change your age on YouTube, you have to alter (or add) your birthdate on Google+.


Is it safe to verify your age on YouTube?

Here's what you need to know. First off, Google is quick to reassure that any data you provide is solely used for age verification purposes. In a help page, Google says that if you verify your age via an ID card, it will delete the image as soon as it's done checking.

How do I prove I am 18 on YouTube?

You can verify your age on your Google Account with these steps:
  1. Sign in to your Google Account privacy page on a computer.
  2. Click Personal info.
  3. Click Birthday.
  4. Verify or update as needed.
  5. Click Save.


How do I not confirm my age on YouTube?

Go to the YouTube homepage and click your profile icon at the top of the screen. Go to the bottom of the drop-down menu. The last item is Restricted Mode: On. Click the box and select the Restricted Mode: Off option.

What happens if you change your age on YouTube?

You would change your age on YouTube by changing the age on your Google account, as both are connected and will update simultaneously. Some YouTube content is restricted to viewers 18 and older, while YouTube's stated policy is that children under 13 should not use the site at all, especially not to upload content.


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What age is too late for YouTube?

It's never too late to start a YouTube channel.

If you need proof, just ask these seven creators who've gained thousands of subscribers in just a few months. If you haven't started a YouTube channel yet, now's the time.

Can you have a YouTube account 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.

Is it safe to give YouTube your ID?

Google considers a valid ID as one issued by government, such as a driver's licence or passport. The company assured if a user uploads a copy of their ID, it would be "securely stored, won't be made public, and would be deleted" once a person's date of birth is verified.


Can you target under 18 on YouTube?

Google now blocks ad targeting based on the age, gender, or interests of people under 18.

What happens when you turn 13 on YouTube?

Location Sharing will be off, and children can decide if they want to turn it on again. Children won't be able to use YouTube Kids with their Google Account anymore. Videos and channels that were previously blocked might be available to watch in the app. Children will be given the option to turn on personalized ads.

Does YouTube age restrict 18 year olds?

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. Viewers who click an age-restricted video on another website, such as an embedded player, will be redirected to YouTube or YouTube Music.


Why did YouTube add age verification?

The declaration, a component of the Online Safety Act, requires platforms to take steps to limit the exposure of those under 18 to pornography and other age-inappropriate material.

Will Google delete my account if I don't verify my age?

If you choose not to set up supervision or verify you're old enough to manage your account within 14 days, your account will be disabled and your account information will be deleted after 30 days.

Can a 15 year old get monetized on YouTube?

According to YouTube guidelines, the minimum age requirement to participate in their AdSense program is 18 years. However, if a minor's YouTube account links to an approved AdSense account (of a parent or guardian over 18), they can start using advertising as a source of income.


How do I avoid 18 content on YouTube?

Mobile site
  1. Go to m.youtube.com.
  2. At the top right, tap your profile photo .
  3. Tap Settings. Account.
  4. Turn on or off Restricted Mode.


Can a 12 year old own a YouTube channel?

YouTube doesn't allow children under 13 to create their own accounts. If you have a child between the ages of 13 and 17, they'll need parental permission before starting their channel.

Why is Google verifying my age?

Examples. Whilst we currently don't ask for a credit card during sign up, verifying your age through a small credit card transaction is one way to confirm that you meet our age requirements in case your account was disabled after you have entered a birthday indicating you are not old enough to have a Google Account.


What can YouTube ban you for?

Reasons channels or accounts can be terminated:
  • Repeated violations of the Community Guidelines or Terms of Service across any form of content (like repeatedly posting abusive, hateful, and/or harassing videos or comments)
  • A single case of severe abuse (such as predatory behavior, spam, or pornography)


Why is YouTube asking for my ID?

To verify that your information is correct to access certain content. To verify your identity to complete a transaction with Google.

Is YouTube OK for 7 year olds?

YouTube Kids is mostly safe, but there's a small chance kids could see nudity, violence, or just weird stuff, as well as ads for stuff like junk food. Our study found that 27% of videos watched by kids 8 and under are intended for older target audiences, with violence being the most likely negative content type.


Can 11 year olds watch YouTube?

(Note: YouTube says the site is for kids 13 and up and there is a YouTube Kids platform that provides enhanced parental controls.)

Can a 11 year old have a YouTube channel?

YouTube doesn't allow children under the age of 13 to create their own channels or accounts, and children between ages 13 and 17 are only allowed to open them with parental permission.

What age are most Youtubers?

The Most Active Users by Age Are All Across the Board

15-25 years: 77% 26-35 years: 77% 36-45 years: 73% 46-55 years: 70%


How old is most Youtubers?

These days, the average YouTuber is in their mid-twenties, TikTokers skew even younger, and 77% of American internet users are aged 15-25 years old, but Matter's career has been anything but average.

Can a 14 year old watch YouTube?

Supervised experiences on YouTube

From our earliest days, YouTube has been a platform for people over 13, and we've always recommended that parents co-watch with their kids if they choose to watch YouTube.