Asked by: Susan Imamaliev
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Why is my video private on YouTube?

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Private means only those you invite to viewthevideo can view it (they must have their ownYoutubeaccounts and the maximum number is 50usernames). Yourvideo will not come up under any searchresults or yourchannel list. If you try to share it with someonewho wasn'tinvited, they will not be able to connect toit.


Likewise, people ask, how do I make my video private on YouTube?

Creator Studio Classic instructions

  1. Go to your Video Manager.
  2. Find the video you want to change, then click Edit.
  3. In the "Privacy Settings" drop-down menu, choose betweenPublic,Private, and Unlisted.
  4. Click Save changes.

One may also ask, what is the difference between private and unlisted on YouTube? YouTube's UNLISTED video option givesuserssomething between the Public and Privatesettings.Unlisted videos can be seen and shared by anyonewith thevideo link, including those who do not have a GoogleAccount. Thereare, in fact, entire sites dedicated to listingunlistedYouTube videos.

In this regard, why did YouTube make my video private?

When a video is locked as private, itwon'tappear on your channel or in search results, and willbeinvisible to other users. Unlike user-selectedprivatevideos, you will not be able to changethevideo's state until after you havesuccessfullysubmitted the video for re-review.

What does private and unlisted mean on YouTube?

An unlisted video is a different typeofprivate video. "Unlisted" means thatonlypeople who know the link to the video can view it (such asfriendsor family to whom you send the link). An unlistedvideo willnot appear in any of YouTube's public spaces (suchas searchresults, your channel, or the Browse page).

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Can subscribers see unlisted videos?

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Who can view private YouTube videos?

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  • Private means only those you invite to view the video canviewit (they must have their own Youtube accounts and themaximumnumber is 50 usernames).
  • Unlisted means your video will not come up in search resultsoron your channel either.

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How long does it take to process a YouTube video?

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  4. Click on the menu button and select "Delete"

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What does private mean YouTube?

Private means only those you invite to viewthevideo can view it (they must have their ownYoutubeaccounts). Your video will not come up under anysearch results oryour channel list. If you try to share it withsomeone who wasn'tinvited, they will not be able to connect toit.

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How do I change my privacy settings on YouTube Mobile?

Change video privacy settings
  1. Sign in to YouTube on your mobile device.
  2. Tap Library My videos.
  3. Next to the video you want to change, tap More Edit.
  4. In the Privacy drop-down menu, choose between Public,Private,and Unlisted.
  5. Tap the arrow at the top to save changes.

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