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Required 2-Step Verification for Creators in the YouTube Partner Program
Hi YPP Creators,
Heads up – starting on November 1, 2021: YouTube will require all monetizing YouTube channels to enable 2-step verification (2SV).
If you don’t turn on 2-Step Verification by November 1, you will not be able to access YouTube Studio or YouTube Studio Content Manager until you secure your account with 2SV. So it’s important that you set this up to continue to access YouTube Studio and manage your content. We recommend turning on 2SV from your Google Account page today. And note that anyone with any level of access to your channel will need to have 2SV enabled by November 1st to continue accessing that channel.
What is 2-Step Verification
2SV is a tool that helps keep bad actors out even if they get your login information (username and password). Once enabled, each time you sign into your Google Account, you'll need your password and a second form of verification. This helps protect your YouTube channel (and Google Account) from unauthorized access, phishing, malware, or data breaches. Learn more about how 2-Step Verification works.
How to enable 2-Step Verification
From your Google Account page, click on “Get Started” and follow the steps to add this extra layer of security for your YouTube channel. You’ll also receive notifications directly in YouTube Studio to prompt you to get started. If you have multiple Google Accounts, make sure you enable 2SV for the Google Account associated with your YouTube channel!
What happens next?
Once you enable 2SV, signing into your account will work a little differently:
- Whenever you sign into Google, you'll enter your password as usual.
- Next, a code will be sent to your phone via text, voice call, or our mobile app. Or, if you have a Security Key, you can insert it into your computer’s USB port.
What else can I do to protect my account?
- Create a strong password and don’t share it!
- Check your channel-level permissions under ‘Settings’ and verify they’re correct. This is important because it determines who has access to your YouTube channel.
- Avoid phishing scams & remember to always report phishing emails.
- Check out more ways to Secure Your YouTube Account on our YouTube Creators channel.
As always, reach out to us with any questions!
– Jensen (TeamYouTube)
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Final Reminder to Enable 2-Step Verification for Creators in YPP
This is a final reminder that you only have a few days left to enable 2-Step verification for anyone with any level of access to your monetizing channel before November 1st. After this date, you won’t be able to access YouTube Studio until your account is secured with 2SV. Set up 2SV today by visiting the Security settings in your Google Account.
We wanted to share a couple reminders and clarifications for those of you who had questions.
I’m not in YPP, do I have to enable 2-Step verification?While we recommend everyone to turn-on 2SV, we’re only requiring 2SV to be enabled for creators in YPP at this time.
I don’t have a cell phone number, how do I use 2-Step verification?You can set up 2-Step verification without a mobile number by using a security key (which can be used on a computer or mobile device) or the Google Authenticator app / other verification code apps. This may be a solution for you if you have a device to download apps like a tablet. Learn more about all the different ways to enable 2SV here.
I don’t have a mobile phone/ text messages are too unreliableThere are still plenty of options for you! You can even request a verification code through a voice call to a landline. If you can’t get codes through any of the other verification methods we mentioned, you can always use backup codes to sign in.
Do I have to verify it’s me every time I log in?During sign-in, you can choose not to use 2-Step Verification again on that particular computer. From then on, that computer will only ask for your password when you sign in or when you try to perform sensitive actions like changing your password, updating your AdSense association, etc. You'll still be covered, because when you or anyone else tries to sign in to your account from another computer, 2-Step Verification will be required.
We hope this helps clarify and let us know if you are running into any issues enabling 2SV for your account.
Jensen (TeamYouTube)
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What about those who have no interest at all in monetizing their channels but are creating videos for their own private groups, families, etc? Will they be made to use 2fa as well?
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I am not obligated to share my phone number with anyone!!!!
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Plz help me
how do verified my YouTube channel
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well this is all fine and expected since the amount of channel hijack cases keep on rising
but will channel managers will be to access the channel studio if 2fa is off one of them ?
but will channel managers will be to access the channel studio if 2fa is off one of them ?
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