Top 5 ways to watch restricted YouTube videos without signing in? (2024)

Streaming YouTube has become a synonym for watching videos on the internet. YouTube uploads a wide range of content for you to binge-watch with no difficulties. But YouTube does also upload restricted content. How do you watch it? Follow the tricks below and watch your online videos on YouTube without any restrictions.

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Method 1: Alter the URL 

This has to be the first trick and the easiest way to watch Youtube online videos with content warnings. You can do this trick by changing the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the restricted videos. 

• Open YouTube: App or Website on mobile or laptop 
• Search for the videos on the search bar
• If the videos show Content Warning 
• Go to the URL enter nsfw in front of youTube: 
• For example after www. You can put nsfwyoutube.com 

Method 2: Download video using an App 

Another possibility of watching the flagged video on YouTube is watching the video by downloading it. There are many apps available both for Android and IOS. Using the third-party app will help you watch the restricted video without signing in or confirm the age. Copy the URL on the app and download it. Watch uninterrupted age-restricted videos by downloading the videos from an app

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Method 3: Using a proxy or VPN

Using a proxy is the oldest trick to watch a content warning video on YouTube. Many wonder if it even works? It does work if you are using the right proxy sites or apps. Proxy helps to hide your IP address and lets you watch the videos even when you are not signed in on YouTube. The proxy or VPN will switch your IP address to the region you choose and you will be able to access the video.

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Method 4: Use Invidious

Invidious is a front-end alternative for YouTube. Open this link and click on Use Invidious. Select a host from the list. Now, simply type the title of the restricted video in the search bar or paste its URL to view it. You will be able to bypass any content restriction barriers and be able to watch any video without needing to log in using your Google account.

Method 5: Turn off restricted mode

Another option to stream the content warning videos is turning off the restricted mode on YouTube. You can toggle off the restriction in easy steps and watch the online videos without any difficulties. 

• For the desktop user, it is easy steps, go to the settings icon, and scroll down the portal open up,  and toggle off the “Restriction mode” at the bottom.
• For Mobile: Go to the profile icon, click on the icon, setting, general, and you can turn off the restriction mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I watch a video on YouTube in Incognito Mode?

Tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen and select Incognito Mode to watch videos without their record being logged in your watch history.

How do I watch a geo-locked video on YouTube?

If a YouTube video is not available for your location, you can access it by using a VPN to select a server outside your country.

How do I watch a restricted video on YouTube?

You can watch a restricted video either by downloading it or by using Invidious to remove the barrier altogether.

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Conclusion

These are the top 5 ways to watch restricted YouTube videos without signing in using your Google account. Read this article if you want to download a YouTube video on your device. Got any other workarounds to this issue? Let us know in the comments!