{"id":9827,"date":"2022-07-13T07:20:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9827"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:20:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:20:52","slug":"how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted","title":{"rendered":"How to Watch Videos on YouTube That Are Age Restricted"},"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-6a4ca664e6fa0\" 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-6a4ca664e6fa0\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4ca664e6fa0\" ><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\/how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted\/#How_to_Watch_Videos_on_YouTube_That_Are_Age_Restricted\" title=\"How to Watch Videos on YouTube That Are Age Restricted\">How to Watch Videos on YouTube That Are Age Restricted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted\/#Third-party_apps\" title=\"Third-party apps\">Third-party apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted\/#VPNs\" title=\"VPNs\">VPNs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted\/#Proxy_websites\" title=\"Proxy websites\">Proxy websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted\/#Browser_extensions\" title=\"Browser extensions\">Browser extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-watch-videos-on-youtube-that-are-age-restricted\/#FreeTube\" title=\"FreeTube\">FreeTube<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Watch_Videos_on_YouTube_That_Are_Age_Restricted\"><\/span>How to Watch Videos on YouTube That Are Age Restricted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/DLMAybc.jpg\" alt=\"how to watch videos on youtube that are age restricted\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for ways to watch videos on YouTube, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. There are a variety of methods you can try, including VPNs, Third-party apps, and browser extensions. Keep reading to learn about the best one for you. Despite the reluctance to admit you&#8217;re too young to watch adult content, there are ways to get around these restrictions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third-party_apps\"><\/span>Third-party apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a YouTube account, you may encounter an age restriction message when you try to view a video. You can resolve this issue by logging in with an account that is 18 years old or older. In some cases, you might not be able to view the videos even if you have a Google Account and are over 18 years old. In such cases, you can try to log in using a third-party app.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to view age-restricted videos on YouTube is to download them. This method is a safer alternative, as most other methods require you to stay connected to the internet while you&#8217;re watching. This method is ideal if you want to watch a video at work or school. By downloading these age-restricted videos to your phone, you can watch them on the go and disconnect from the internet while you&#8217;re watching.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPNs\"><\/span>VPNs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a VPN to access YouTube videos that are age restricted is not the only way to unblock this website. There are also websites that can download content from YouTube, regardless of whether or not it is age-restricted. These activities are generally considered piracy, and should not be undertaken. The only legal method is to subscribe to the premium service offered by YouTube. But what are the benefits of using a VPN to access age-restricted content?<\/p>\n<p>YouTube censors its content for various reasons. Sometimes, videos are blocked by governments or businesses. There are so many reasons for this. In some cases, YouTube doesn&#8217;t even notice the content is offending. Hence, videos may stay up for weeks or even months before being removed. With a VPN, you can bypass the censorship and watch any video you want. But this is not always possible with free VPNs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proxy_websites\"><\/span>Proxy websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to watch YouTube videos but are not old enough, you can bypass the age restrictions by using a proxy website. YouTube&#8217;s age restriction is a serious issue, meant to protect minors. Using a proxy site is the most straightforward way to watch videos that are age restricted. Another good way is to download the free VLC Player app for Android or PC. This application lets you watch just about any website.<\/p>\n<p>To use a proxy website, you must have an internet connection. Once you&#8217;re connected, simply copy and paste the URL of the YouTube video that you want to view. Alternatively, you can use a free service like HideMyAss to bypass the age restrictions. You&#8217;ll need a free account to sign up with these services. Just remember to use a VPN for best results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Browser_extensions\"><\/span>Browser extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You have probably wondered how to watch videos on YouTube that are age-restricted without installing any additional software. There are many different ways to bypass the age restriction on the site, but downloading them offline is perhaps the most secure option. Other methods require you to remain connected to the internet during the viewing process. This trick will allow you to disconnect the internet while watching. So, it&#8217;s not a fool-proof solution, but it&#8217;s worth trying.<\/p>\n<p>The first option is to download a browser extension, such as Tampermonkey. This extension will allow you to view any age-restricted videos without signing in. The extension also works with non-embedded videos, such as YouTube. You can download it for free on any browser from the Chrome Web Store or other popular software sites. However, you should make sure to download the latest version of the extension to avoid any possible errors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FreeTube\"><\/span>FreeTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the age restrictions on YouTube, it is still possible to watch NSFW, embedded, and other videos on FreeTube. You can also make playlists, subscribe to channels, and view trending videos. If you&#8217;re worried about being caught by the restrictions, you can download the app from the official website. To make watching restricted videos on FreeTube easy and safe, we&#8217;ve outlined the steps below.<\/p>\n<p>First, navigate to the website. Locate the address bar and select the country you&#8217;re located in. Click the &#8220;Region&#8221; drop-down menu. Enter the video&#8217;s age restriction link and click the &#8220;Go&#8221; button. It shall start playing automatically. Be sure to select a region that is appropriate for your age. The video shall automatically play. Once the download is complete, you can close the window.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Watch Videos on YouTube That Are Age Restricted If you&#8217;re looking for ways to watch videos on YouTube, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. There are a variety of methods you can try, including VPNs, Third-party apps, and browser extensions. Keep reading to learn about the best one for you. 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