How To Disable Restricted Mode On YouTube?

Restricted Mode on YouTube allows viewers to filter out “possibly mature content” using titles, descriptions, metadata, and age limits. It’s worth mentioning, though, that these filters aren’t always accurate, and things can slip between the gaps.

It also disables comments on all videos, including those you may see.

If you want to disable restricted mode, you’re in luck: It’s simple enough to do and should just take a minute if you’re using your personal computer or phone and signed into the YouTube account you used to set up the Restricted mode.

When YouTube Restricted mode has been activated by some administrations, such as libraries and institutions, only that administrator – the one who turned it on – has the authority to turn it off in that circumstance. But as far as your personal devices are concerned, we will walk you through the process of disabling the restricted mode on YouTube.

How to Disable Restricted Mode On YouTube from Browser?

The steps to turn off restricted mode on YouTube from mobile and desktop browser varies a little. The setting to enable/disable YouTube restricted mode doesn’t have a fixed place; it changes based on the device you are using. It also changes depending on whether you are signed in to YouTube or not. When you are signed in to YT, the interface of the platform changes, and so does the placement of the restricted mode setting.

Disabling YT Restricted Mode on Desktop Browser (Signed in)

If you turn off the restricted mode on the browser, it doesn’t automatically switch off the restrictions from all the other devices you have signed into. This process only disables the content filters of the device/ browser you are currently using. Let’s get straight to it:

• Go to YouTube.com and click on your profile icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
• At the bottom of that menu, click on “Restricted Mode: On.”
• Turn off the “Activate Restricted Mode” switch. (it will go from blue to grey).

Turning Off YouTube Restricted Mode on Mobile Browser (Signed in)

YouTube follows the same desktop interface on its mobile browser. Users don’t use the mobile browser version of YouTube much for the same reason. However, if you want to disable the YT parental control mode on your mobile browser, then follow these simple steps:

• Open your mobile browser (Chrome, Safari) and go to Youtube.com
• Sign in to your YouTube account
• Click on the profile icon 
• Select Settings and then go to “Account“
• Turn off the switch to shut down the Restricted mode.

It’s done. You can now stream YouTube without any restrictions and filters.

How to Turn Off Restricted Mode On YouTube App?

Disabling Restricted mode on YouTube app is again a different process than the browser one. You have to fetch the setting under General profile settings. The process is the same for Android and iPhone users.

• Open the YouTube app on your phone.
• Tap your profile image in the top-right area of the screen.
• Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
• Go to “General” option and turn off the “Restricted Mode.” 

Conclusion

YouTube Restricted mode can be easily disabled with a small process that comprises of just 3-4 steps. However, if the restricted mode is switched on using a family link or by an institution that controls the device you are using, then these steps won’t come in handy to turn off the filters. Only the account holder that has implemented the restricted mode has access to disable it.

If you cannot view a specific piece of content on your personal device, the chances are the restricted mode is switched on. It’s the default setting. So all you need to do to view the locked content on YouTube is slide the toggle bar and turn it from blue to grey.