TVs are often shared devices in the home. To help manage your privacy, we offer features that give you more control over your account and viewing history on communal devices.
Protect your account with account lock
Account lock keeps your YouTube account private on a shared TV by requiring a 4-digit code that you set for that specific device.
Turn on account lock
Follow these steps to turn on account lock:
1. Access your account in the left navigation.
2. Select the Settings button directly under your account.
3. Follow the prompts to turn on account lock.
Reset your 4-digit code
If you forgot the code you set for your account lock, you can turn off the feature by signing in with your Google account credentials.
To turn off account lock using your Google account:
1. Click Forgot code? on the lock screen.
2. Follow the steps to sign in.
3. Once you successfully sign in, your account lock has been turned off for this specific device
Watch as guest
Use Guest Mode if you want to watch YouTube without signing into your personal account by clicking Watch as guest. Watching YouTube while signed out may result in less relevant recommendations.