How to disable restricted mode on YouTube? If you're not seeing most of the adult content you usually see on YouTube, you can turn off Restricted Mode on YouTube. See how.
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Restricted mode on YouTube prevents you from viewing sensitive or disturbing content on the platform. For example, you can have this enabled on your computer at home, preventing your children from seeing this type of content.
It's also possible that your work or school administrators have turned on Restricted Mode for YouTube. However, you can disable it to watch more mature podcasts and other content you are used to.
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If your organization has it enabled, you will need to contact your IT department to disable it. If you are the administrator of your own device, you can disable Restricted Mode on YouTube by following these steps.
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How to Disable Restricted Mode on YouTube
If your device blocks adult content on YouTube, you or another user may have accidentally turned on Restricted Mode. Or you may have more than one account where it has been activated. Maybe you turned it on because you have young children.
Whatever the case, turning it off is simple.
To disable YouTube Restricted Mode on your computer:
- Launch a web browser, navigate to YouTube, and sign in (if you haven't already).
- Click on your profile icon at the top right corner.
- select Restricted mode in the context menu.
- Now toggle the Enable restricted mode button for the Off position.
Once you disable it, your YouTube screen will refresh and more videos – including adult content – will appear in your feed for you to view. If you use more than one browser, launch them and make sure Restricted mode It's out there too.
How to disable restricted mode on YouTube on mobile devices
Turning it off is simple if Restricted Mode is enabled on your iPhone, iPad or Android device. You just need to know where to go.
To turn off Restricted Mode on YouTube on your mobile device:
- open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet and log in if you haven't already.
- Tap your profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- At the Profile menutap Definitions option.
- In Definitions menu, tap In general on the list.
- In In general section options, toggle the Restricted mode resource for the Off position.
Now that Restricted Mode is turned off, exit Settings and check out the content you want in the YouTube app.
Please note that if you use YouTube on multiple devices, you will need to disable Restricted Mode on each of them. Just follow the same steps on other devices. YouTube doesn't sync the Restricted Mode setting across your devices.
Why can't I turn off restricted mode on YouTube?
As we mentioned in the opening, you may not be able to turn off Restricted Mode on YouTube if your work or school manages the computer or device you're using.
You will need to contact your IT department or network administrator to disable it in these situations.
Additionally, if your parents manage your Google and YouTube account using something like Family Link, for example, you'll need to ask them to turn off Restricted Mode.
Configuring YouTube
The optional Restricted Mode setting for YouTube is a feature to help eliminate adult and inappropriate content. However, keep in mind that it is not perfect. Google makes a point of warning that its filters do not block 100% from inappropriate content. Still, it's an excellent place to start if you want help filtering out adult content in one go.
There are other ways to help users avoid adult content on their devices. For example, you can block or unblock websites on an iPhone and even block the YouTube app. Also, if you use the Microsoft Edge browser, try using Kids Mode for safer browsing.
If you're a PC user, you can set up parental controls in Windows 11, or if you're not on 11 yet, you can turn on parental controls in Windows 10. Don't forget about your streaming services, too. For example, you can use parental controls on Netflix and even set it up on Disney+.
