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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.

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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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How can I create a Gmail account without phone verification?

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Unfortunately, you must have a verified phone number to create a Gmail account or any Google account.

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Can I create a YouTube channel with a Google account that doesn't use a Gmail address?

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Yes, you can create a YouTube channel with a Google account that uses a non-Gmail email address, such as Outlook.

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How can I create a YouTube account without providing my phone number?

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Unfortunately, creating an account with Google, including YouTube, usually requires a verified phone number. You might consider using a different email provider to maintain privacy.

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Why does Google require me to create an account to watch certain YouTube videos?

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The videos you're referring to are private, not public. Anyone can watch a public video without being logged in, but only specific logged-in users can access a private video. You need to be logged in and have permission from the uploader to view a private video. An email address is necessary to securely receive the link to someone else's private video.

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