How to Reopen Your YouTube Account

Last Updated: June 3, 2018

You may regret closing that YouTube account, but don't worry -- reopening that account is easier than you think. Soon you'll be watching your old favorite videos -- and discovering new favorites along the way.

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Go to YouTube .
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Click on "This is my Personal youtube account" when "Tell us more about the account that you are having problems signing into" is asked .
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Will my videos on YouTube be re-uploaded once I get the account I closed back?

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All movies will be restored, except ones that were forcibly removed because of copyright violation.

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