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How to Turn On Restricted Mode in YouTube

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to enable and lock Restricted Mode on YouTube.

Quick summary

YouTube Restricted Mode is a built-in content filter that hides potentially mature videos from viewers. You can enable and lock Restricted Mode on a browser so it cannot be turned off without signing back into your Google account.


Steps

  1. Sign in to youtube.com and click your profile picture in the top right corner.
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the dropdown menu and click Restricted Mode: Off to expand the option.
  3. Toggle Activate Restricted Mode to on.
  4. To lock Restricted Mode so it cannot be disabled without signing in, click Lock Restricted Mode on this browser below the toggle.
  5. Enter your Google account password when prompted and confirm.
  6. Sign out of YouTube to verify Restricted Mode remains active and the toggle is inaccessible without signing back in.

📌 Why this matters

YouTube Restricted Mode is an essential content-filtering tool for parents, schools, and organizations that want to limit exposure to mature or inappropriate videos. Enabling and locking Restricted Mode on a browser ensures the setting cannot be bypassed without a Google account password, giving administrators reliable control over viewing environments. This feature is especially valuable in shared or public-access devices where consistent content restrictions are required. Understanding exactly how to activate and lock Restricted Mode helps users protect younger or managed audiences quickly and effectively.
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