Anyone with internet access can watch a video stored on YouTube, but those who create an account on the platform can have access to some common features that are very useful in the day to day. Next, I’ll show you how (and why) create a YouTube account.
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Why create a YouTube account
As I mentioned, having a YouTube account enables some very interesting features, especially for those who use the platform very often. Check out what benefits are offered:
- Give like/deslike in a video;
- Subscribe to channels;
- Access the view history;
- Make comments (including posts in the “Community” tab);
- Be a member/supporter of a channel you like;
- Save a video as a favorite;
- Create playlists of songs or any other type of video;
- Receive notifications from your favorite channel whenever a new video is posted;
- Upload your own videos.
How to create a YouTube account
Taking into account that YouTube is a Google site, the account we’ll create can also be used on any other company service, such as Gmail, Chrome, Maps, and more. Learn how to create a YouTube account:
How to create a YouTube account on Android
- Open the YouTube app;
- Tap the account icon (“doll” gray) in the upper right corner;
- Tap “Sign in”;
- Tap the “+” icon to add an account;
- Tap “Create account” — choose the “For me” option;
- Fill in the information that will be requested to create your account.
How to create a YouTube account on iOS (iPhone)
- Open the YouTube app;
- Tap the account icon (“doll” gray) in the upper right corner;
- Tap “Sign in”;
- Tap “Add +account”;
- Fill in the information that will be requested to create your account.
How to create a YouTube account on Computer
- Access youtube.com;
- In the upper-right corner, click “Log in”;
- Select “Create account” and choose the “For me” option;
- The site will request some personal information. Fill in each section correctly to create your account.
Okay, now you already know how to create a YouTube account to get access to all the features that the platform offers its users.
Source: YouTube.
