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) to create a YouTube account.
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/dislike 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 favourite;
- Create playlists of songs or any other type of video;
- Receive notifications from your favourite 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 the 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.