How Do I Verify My YouTube Account?
If you have a YouTube account, you may want to get it verified. If you do, you can live stream, upload long videos, use thumbnails, and more. The verification process is pretty simple. All you need is a phone with a number that has not already been associated with two YouTube accounts in the last year.
If you have a YouTube account, you may want to get it verified. Verification comes with several benefits. Keep reading to learn more.
The Benefits of Verifying Your YouTube Account
Owners of unverified YouTube accounts can only upload videos fifteen minutes long or less. Owners of verified accounts can upload videos of any length. Verification lets you use thumbnails to give visitors an idea of what your video contains. With a verified account, you can also live stream, interact with your viewers in real-time via video and chat, and challenge any content ID claims made against you.
How to Verify Your YouTube Account
To verify your account, follow these steps:
- Log into your YouTube account.
- Go to the verification page.
- Select your country in the country dropdown menu.
- Choose a method to receive the verification code. Choose either automated voice message or text message.
- Enter your phone number.
- Click the Submit button.
- Wait to receive the verification code.
- Once you get the code, enter it in the appropriate text field.
- Click on the Submit button. A message should appear saying that your verification was a success.
If You Don't Receive the Verification Code
If you don't receive the verification code after five minutes or so, you can request another code. First, though, you should check to see if the problem is one of these three common ones:
- Some carriers don't support Google text messages. Try requesting a voice message.
- Text message delivery can sometimes be delayed. Text messages in highly populated areas can sometimes be delayed. The same can happen if your carrier's equipment is experiencing trouble. Try requesting a voice message.
- The same phone number can be associated with only two accounts per year. If yours has been associated with two accounts this year already, try using a new phone number.
Contacting YouTube
If you need help with verification, call a customer service representative for assistance, or use the help forum.
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