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- Go to youtube.com and sign in to your account.
- Go to youtube.com/verify or click your profile icon, select YouTube Studio, and navigate to Settings in the left sidebar.
- Click Channel, then select the Feature eligibility tab to see which features require verification.
- Click the Verify phone number next to any locked feature to begin the verification process.
- Select your country, choose whether to receive your code via text message or voice call, and enter your phone number. Click NEXT[a][b].
- Enter the six-digit verification code you received and click SUBMIT.
- Once verified, return to Feature eligibility to confirm the additional features are now unlocked on your channel.
How to Verify a YouTube Account
Follow this interactive demo to learn how to verify a YouTube account.
📌 Why this matters
Why this matters
Verifying your YouTube account transforms your channel from a basic uploader to a full-featured content platform. You'll unlock custom thumbnails that dramatically improve click-through rates, live streaming capabilities for real-time audience engagement, and the ability to upload longer videos without the 15-minute restriction. Beyond these features, verification signals credibility to both viewers and YouTube's algorithm. The phone verification also enables Content ID appeals, giving you recourse when your original content gets incorrectly flagged, which protects your monetization and channel standing.
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