How to Report a YouTube Channel
You can report a channel on YouTube if you find the content posted by the channel inappropriate and against the community guidelines or unacceptable. This can be done by following the steps mentioned in the article below. If the content is found to violate the guidelines, it can be forced to be taken down. Moreover, the content will be permanently blocked for you and YouTube will show fewer videos that are similar to it on your feed and suggestions. The article is divided into two sections for the convenience of the readers. Additionally, you can also download YouTube data.
Report a YouTube Channel: 6 Steps
Step 1: Select the Channel You Want to Report-
- Open the YouTube app on your device.
- You have to begin by opening the YouTube app on your device. If you don’t have the app installed, you can download it for your Android and iPhone from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Then, sign in to continue.
You have to begin by selecting the channel you want to report by clicking on the channel icon against the video.
Step 2: Click on Three Dots in the top Right Corner- Thereafter, you have to tap on the three vertical dots present in the top right corner of the screen. The following options appear on the screen:
- Share
- Block User
- Report User
- Settings
Step 3: Click On Report user- Now, click on the ‘Report User’ option. The following options appear on the screen:
- Harassment and cyberbullying
- Privacy
- Impersonation
- Violent threats
- Child endangerment
- Hate speech against a protected group
- Spam and scams
- None of these are many issues
Step 4: Select the Reason- Select the appropriate reason for reporting the content.
Step 5: Click On Next Button- Then, click on the next button on the bottom right corner of the screen.
This confirms the action of reporting.
Step 6: The Channel is Reported- Finally, the channel is reported.
This sums up the process to report a channel. Now, let's head towards the FAQ section.
FAQ
How to view a video in theatre mode on YouTube on a desktop?
You can view a video in theatre mode on YouTube by clicking t on your desktop keypad.
How to view a video in mini-player mode on YouTube?
You can view a video in mini-player mode on YouTube by tapping i on your desktop keypad.
How to change the download quality on YouTube?
You can change download quality on YouTube by following the easy steps mentioned in the linked article. You can do so to save data and thus watch more videos.
How to view a video in full-screen mode on YouTube?
You can view a video in full-screen mode on YouTube on PC by tapping f on your desktop keypad.
How to play a video on YouTube on a desktop?
You can play a video on YouTube on your PC by tapping on k. Also, by hitting the play button.
This sums up the simple process to report a channel on YouTube. The first section contains simple steps to report a channel. It is followed by the FAQ section which lists some of the most frequently asked questions by YouTube users.