How to Verify Your YouTube Account

Learn how to verify your YouTube channel for live-streaming
S
Written by Stasia
Updated 8 months ago

Overview

To go live on YouTube, you need a Google account and a YouTube Channel. Create a Google account, go to YouTube and click Sign In if your Google account is not connected to YouTube.

❗ To start the verification process, go to youtube.com/verify

Try Live Streaming For Free Now!

Step 1

Select your country and how you want to receive the verification code (call or text). Fill out all the required information afterwards.

Hit Submit.

Step 2

Enter the code you receive and click Submit.

The verification process takes 24 hours to complete. 

Note: It is important to verify your YouTube account; otherwise, you will not be able to go live and will receive the following error message in the Studio:

Related Articles:

How to Go Live on YouTube

How to grant permissions on YouTube

Issues with Going Live on YouTube

If you are still experiencing any issues or have other questions, feel free to contact the support team.

We're always glad to assist you! 

Did this answer your question?