Have you ever wanted to make a YouTube video private so that only certain people can see it? Well, you're in luck, because in this article we will teach you step by step how to make a YouTube video private. It doesn't matter if you're a content creator or just want to keep your personal videos away from the public eye, with a few simple adjustments you can do it quickly and easily. Read on to find out how.
– Step by step ➡️ How to make a YouTube video private
- Log in to your YouTube account – Open your web browser and go to www.youtube.com. Enter your email and password to log in to your YouTube account.
- Go to your YouTube channel – Once you are logged in, click on your profile photo in the top right corner of the screen and select “My Channel” from the drop-down menu.
- Select the video you want to make private – On your channel page, find and click the video you want to make private.
- Click on "Edit" – Once you are on your video page, find and click the “Edit” button just below the video title.
- Change your privacy settings - Scroll down on the video editing page until you find the »Privacy Settings” section. Click the “Private” option to make the video private.
- Save the changes – After selecting the “Private” option, find and click the “Save” button at the topright of the video editing page.
- Verify that the video is now private – Go back to your channel page and find the video you just edited. It should have a lock icon, indicating that the video is private.
Q&A
How do I make a YouTube video private?
- Sign in to your YouTube account.
- Select the video you want to make private.
- Click “Edit Video” below the video player.
- Under the “Privacy Settings” tab, choose “Private.”
- Save the changes.
Can I make a video already published on YouTube private?
- Yes, you can make private a video that has already been published on YouTube.
- Sign in to your account and go to the list of your videos.
- Select the video you want to make private and click "Edit."
- In the “Privacy Settings” tab, choose “Private.”
- Save the changes.
Can someone see my video if it's set to private on YouTube?
- No, if a video is set to private, only the people you invite to watch the video will be able to see it.
- It won't appear in public searches on your channel or anywhere else on YouTube.
How can I share a private YouTube video with someone?
- Log in to your YouTube account.
- Go to your videos list and select the private video you want to share.
- Click “Share” below the video player.
- Enter the name or email address of the person you want to share the video with.
- Click “Done” to send the invitation.
Can I make a private video on YouTube from my mobile?
- Yes, you can make a private video on YouTube from your mobile.
- Open the YouTube application on your mobile and select the video you want to make private.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
- Choose “Edit” and in the privacy section, select “Private”.
- Save the changes.
Can I have only some people watch my video on YouTube?
- Yes, you can make a video on YouTube that only some people can see.
- Set the video to private.
- Share the video link with the people you want to see it.
- Even if someone shares the link, only authorized people will be able to view the video.
Can I change a YouTube video from private to public?
- Yes, you can change a video from private to public on YouTube.
- Sign in to your account and go to the list of your videos.
- Select the video you want to change and click "Edit."
- Under the “Privacy Settings” tab, choose “Public.”
- Save the changes.
Can YouTube undo my video's private settings?
- No, YouTube will not change the private settings of your video without your permission.
- Your video will remain private unless you decide to change its settings.
Can I make a private video inaccessible to everyone on YouTube?
- Yes, you can make a video inaccessible to everyone on YouTube.
- Change the video settings to “Private” and don't share the link with anyone.
- This way, the video will be private and will not be accessible to anyone but you.
Can I make a YouTube video temporarily private?
- Yes, you can make a video temporarily private on YouTube.
- Set the video to private and choose a date to make it public again.
- The video will be made public again on the date you have selected.
I am Sebastián Vidal, a computer engineer passionate about technology and DIY. Furthermore, I am the creator of tecnobits.com, where I share tutorials to make technology more accessible and understandable for everyone.