Our Community Guidelines describe what content is allowed and not allowed on YouTube. They're the rules of the road and every video must adhere to them. When videos violate these guidelines, we remove them. Some videos don't violate our policies, but may not be appropriate for viewers under 18. We age-restrict these videos. When deciding whether to age-restrict content, we consider issues such as:
- Violence
- Disturbing imagery
- Sexually suggestive content
- Nudity
- The portrayal of dangerous or illegal activities
When a video is age-restricted, a warning screen shows before the video plays. Viewers who are 18 years of age or older can then proceed to view the content. To reduce the chances of viewers accidentally stumbling across these videos, they are not shown in certain sections of YouTube. Age-restricted videos can’t be watched on most third-party websites. These videos will redirect viewers back to YouTube when played.
Appeal the age restriction on your video
If your video was age-restricted, you can appeal the restriction.
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- On the left Menu, click Content.
- Go to the video that you want to appeal.
- In the “Restrictions” column, point to the restriction type. Click Appeal.
- Enter your reason for appealing. Click Submit.
Appeal the age restriction on your video
If your video was age-restricted, you can appeal the restriction.
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- On the left menu, click Content.
- Go to the video that you want to appeal.
- In the “Restrictions” column, point to the restriction type. Click Appeal.
- Enter your reason for appealing. Click Submit.
Note: You can only appeal the age restriction on your video one time.
After you submit an appeal
The YouTube team will review your request and take further action if appropriate.