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Can you use YouTube without a Google account?

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You can certainly browse YouTube and watch YouTube videos without having a Google account. However, if you want to have a YouTube account, you’ll need to have a Google account first, which is explained in the steps above. Other non-public videos are also listed in the YouTube database, but these can't be watched unless you have been given permission by YouTube to watch them.

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Can you sign into YouTube without a Google account?

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No, you’ll need to have a Google account to be able to sign into YouTube. However, you don’t need to have a Gmail account to have a Google account, unless you want one. Another thing you can do if you don’t want people finding your YouTube account is to keep it private.

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Is it possible to make a YouTube account without Google?

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You’ll need to open a Google account before you can create a YouTube account. The instructions for this are explained in the steps above.

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Can you watch YouTube without signing in?

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Yes, you can certainly watch YouTube without signing in. Either click on a YouTube link sent to you to open it, or go to YouTube and search for the video you want to watch and click on the Play button to make it work.

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Can I create a YouTube channel using a Google account that doesn't have a Gmail address?

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Yes, you can set up a YouTube channel with a Google account that uses a non-Gmail email address, like Outlook.

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How can I set up a YouTube account without needing to provide a phone number?

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Typically, Google requires a verified phone number for account creation, including YouTube. You could use an email from a different provider to help maintain your privacy.

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Why do I need to create an account to watch certain YouTube videos?

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Certain videos on YouTube are private, meaning only specific logged-in users with permission can view them. While public videos are accessible without logging in, private videos require you to be logged in so the uploader can manage who has access. An email address is needed to securely receive access to these private videos.

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