Video sharing & messaging on YouTube

1. Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.
2. Find the content you want to share.
3. Tap the Share button.
4. Tap the contact you want to message the video to, or tap Invite to message on YouTube to send an invite through another app.

1. Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.
2. Tap Messages  at the top right.
3. Tap on a conversation to view it.

Follow these steps to delete your entire conversation:

1. Long press on a conversation.
2. Tap the Menu .
3. Tap Delete.

• “Can’t access link” - You must be located in an available country/region, be 18 years of age or older, and be logged in to a YouTube channel with a Google Account to access video sharing and messaging. Learn how to create a YouTube channel.
• “This feature isn’t available” - This feature is not yet supported for all users.

When you block someone, you also will no longer see their live chats and comments, or get their mentions. The channel you blocked also will no longer see your conversations on live chat, in comments, or receive your mentions.

As a creator, you’ll no longer see blocked users’ comments and live chats on your channel but they will still exist and be seen publicly. If you hide a channel then their comments won’t show on your channel, including on your Comments page in YouTube Studio. It also prevents them from creating clips from your videos or live streams.

Creators and moderators can hide viewers from their channel in YouTube Studio, from a comment a viewer left, or by moderating live chat.

The recipient will not be notified that you blocked them, but will see they can no longer message you. After you block someone, your conversation with them will remain in your inbox, but you won't be able to message them. If you no longer want to see the conversation in your Messages, you can delete the conversation.

Block someone from sharing videos & messaging

You can block a user from sharing videos and messaging you in two ways:

From your inbox

1. Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.
2. Tap Messages  at the top right.
3. Tap the conversation with the person you want to block.
4. In the top right corner, tap the Menu tap Block messages .

From the panel

1. Long press the profile picture of an existing channel you want to block.
2. Tap Block messages .

There are three ways to unblock someone:

From your conversation

1. In the top right corner of the conversation, tap More .
2. Tap Unblock .

From your Google Account

1. Go to myaccount.google.com/blocklist.
2. Tap the remove button next to the person you want to unblock.

From your Settings

1. Tap your profile picture Settings.
2. Tap Privacy.
3. Tap Blocked contacts the remove button next to the user you want to unblock.

You can report a conversation that violates our Community Guidelines.

1. Open the YouTube app.
2. Go to the conversation that you want to report.
3. Tap More Report conversation .
4. Select the reason why you want to report the conversation.
5. Tap Report.

You can report users, inappropriate background images, or inappropriate profile avatars.

1. Sign in to YouTube.
2. Go to the channel page that you want to report.
3. Tap More in the channel description.
4. Tap Report user .
5. Select the option that best fits why you want to report the channel:

• Hide user from my channel
• Report channel art
• Report profile picture
• Report user

6. Select the reason to report Next.

• Optional: The window that opens may ask you to enter more details. Enter any other details that you want to share.

7. Tap Next Submit.

Messages may be reviewed to make sure they follow Community Guidelines and for safety reasons. In line with our platform’s policies, Community Guidelines apply to all content on YouTube, including video shares and messages. Our systems may scan for content that is against these policies, such as content that could cause real-world harm, and we may review flagged content. To keep conversations secure, video shares and messages are encrypted as they are sent and stored. This layered approach helps us create a safer environment while protecting user privacy.

If your message didn't send, it could be for one of the following reasons:

• Poor connection: A weak or unstable internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular data) can prevent messages from being sent. Please try again when you have a stronger signal.
• Sending too many messages at once: To help prevent spam, there are limits on how many messages can be sent in a short period. If you’ve sent a lot of messages recently, please wait a while before trying again.
• Potential Community Guidelines violation(s): Community Guidelines apply to all content on YouTube, including on-platform video shares and messages. Your message may not be sent if it contains content that could be considered spam or in potential violation of YouTube’s Community Guidelines, or for safety reasons.
• Your app or device needs to be updated: For the best performance, please make sure you're using the latest version of the YouTube app and that your device's operating system is also up to date.

Community Guidelines apply to all content on YouTube, including on-platform video shares and messages. By messaging on YouTube, you accept that your messages may be reviewed against Community Guidelines and for safety reasons. Your message may be removed if it contains content that violates the Community Guidelines, such as spam.

Access is limited and subject to change. As we refine the feature, access may be removed or granted based on the evolving requirements.