{"id":23193,"date":"2022-07-19T07:43:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23193"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:43:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:43:32","slug":"is-a-youtube-account-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-youtube-account-free","title":{"rendered":"Is a YouTube Account Free?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e25b694cd8a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e25b694cd8a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e25b694cd8a\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-youtube-account-free\/#Is_a_YouTube_Account_Free\" title=\"Is a YouTube Account Free?\">Is a YouTube Account Free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-youtube-account-free\/#Subscribing_to_a_YouTube_channel_is_free\" title=\"Subscribing to a YouTube channel is free\">Subscribing to a YouTube channel is free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-youtube-account-free\/#Creating_a_YouTube_channel_requires_a_Google_Account\" title=\"Creating a YouTube channel requires a Google Account\">Creating a YouTube channel requires a Google Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-youtube-account-free\/#YouTube_Premium_allows_you_to_watch_videos_without_ads\" title=\"YouTube Premium allows you to watch videos without ads\">YouTube Premium allows you to watch videos without ads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_YouTube_Account_Free\"><\/span>Is a YouTube Account Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you are looking to subscribe to a YouTube channel, you will need a Google Account. If you&#8217;d like to watch videos without the ads, you can subscribe to YouTube Premium. This service costs nothing but offers you access to videos without any ads. However, before you subscribe to YouTube Premium, you should know more about the features of this service. We&#8217;ll explain in detail how you can benefit from it. Read on to find out how you can start.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subscribing_to_a_YouTube_channel_is_free\"><\/span>Subscribing to a YouTube channel is free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Subscribing to a YouTube channel is free and allows you to receive notifications whenever that channel has a new video. This allows you to keep track of your favorite videos without having to visit the channel&#8217;s home page. Once you subscribe, you will receive emails when the channel uploads new videos, and you can opt out of getting these notifications at any time. The service has over two billion users worldwide. To subscribe to a channel, simply go to the YouTube channel and tap the &#8220;subscribe&#8221; button. You&#8217;ll then be able to see what you&#8217;ve watched and when.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribing to a YouTube channel is free, and it is a great way to show support for your favorite creators. If you subscribe to several channels, you will see their newest videos first. Unless you set the privacy settings to private, other users will not be able to see your subscription, which is one of the benefits of subscribing to a YouTube channel. However, if you subscribe to many channels, the privacy settings won&#8217;t show that you have a subscription.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribing to a YouTube channel is free and is essential to making the most of your videos. Once you have a good number of subscribers, you can start monetizing your channel and securing advertisers. You can also keep track of new videos and posts from your favorite YouTubers by getting notifications about them. YouTube&#8217;s algorithm watches your activities, so you&#8217;ll always see their latest videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_YouTube_channel_requires_a_Google_Account\"><\/span>Creating a YouTube channel requires a Google Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To create a YouTube channel, first of all you must sign into Google. After logging in, click on your profile image and choose Settings. You will then see a link to Create a channel. Click on this link, and fill out the required information. Your profile photo and channel name should be unique and professional. You will also need to provide a current email address. Don&#8217;t use your personal email address as your YouTube account. Finally, you must agree to the Google Terms of Service.<\/p>\n<p>Creating a YouTube channel doesn&#8217;t take much time, but it is essential to make sure you have a Google account. This account will give you access to a host of Google services, including Gmail, Blogger, and Maps. It will also allow you to post videos, leave comments, and create video playlists. However, you must create a separate Google account if you are using your own personal one.<\/p>\n<p>After signing up for Google&#8217;s free service, you will be prompted to create a personal YouTube account. This account automatically creates a personal YouTube account, but if you plan to start a YouTube business, you&#8217;ll need to create a separate Brand Account. A Brand Account will allow you to add multiple administrators and customize your channel name and appearance. To create a YouTube channel using a Google account, click the Customize tab. There, you can modify your store details, upload photos, and choose a theme for your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Premium_allows_you_to_watch_videos_without_ads\"><\/span>YouTube Premium allows you to watch videos without ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may be wondering how you can watch videos without ads on YouTube. The answer is YouTube Premium. You can watch videos without ads on YouTube Premium, but beware: ad-free viewing isn&#8217;t always possible. YouTube is not the only company making money through ads. Artists also make money through advertising on YouTube. You can avoid those ads by purchasing YouTube Premium, which will allow you to skip the ads and support your favorite creators.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube offers three main plans aimed at different audiences. One tier offers premium access to the entire platform, while the other offers features specific to individuals, families, and students. YouTube&#8217;s fine print warns that the premium plans may not be available in your country. Regardless, it is worth it to avoid ads. YouTube offers several other features, like offline viewing and background video playback. You can also get a plan that allows you to watch videos on multiple devices.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube Premium is available on mobile platforms, including iOS and Android. It&#8217;s also available for media streaming devices, such as Fire TV and Chromecast. Some smart TVs have YouTube TV apps, including the Xbox One Series XS. If you&#8217;re considering purchasing a subscription to YouTube, remember to get a free trial! You can cancel at any time, or purchase a subscription permanently. 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