Start watching videos again with these troubleshooting solutions

Sometimes,YouTubestops working.

When the YouTube app isn’t working for you, try the troubleshooting steps below to fix the problem.

You could be experiencing internet issues.

Your YouTube app might need an update.

Or, perhaps, the YouTube service is experiencing an outage.

When the service encounters widespread problems, this account typically acknowledges the issue soon after.

If it is, wait for the people at YouTube to restore the service.

Force kill the app and then restart it.

Many PC and mobile equipment issues can be fixed with asimple restart.

Power down the phone, tablet, computer, TV, or streaming video box.

Wait a minute or so, then power it up again.

Check the web connection connection.

Check the modem or router status.

Or conduct aspeed test.

If your hardware isn’t working, or you’re not getting normal speeds, kickstart your equipment.

Also check your web link’sbandwidthwhile you’re focused here.

Higher resolution videos require faster internet speeds to run well.

HD 1080p resolution relies on a 5 Mbps connection, while a 4K video needs 20 Mbps.

You’ll find more details on the YouTube troubleshoot video streaming issues page.

Some system administrators block access to YouTube.

For example, some schools block access to YouTube for students but allow access for teachers.

Using a VPN is another great way to get around a connection blocking YouTube.

Clear your web app’s cache.

YouTube sometimes stops functioning properly if an app or the router firmware is outdated.

If you access YouTube from an Android rig, check for updates atGoogle Play.

you might find iOS updates in theApp Store.

There is no official YouTube app for Windows, so refresh your web app andoperating systeminstead.

Check your rig maker’s instructions to learn how to install patches on these devices.

If you don’t use the Chrome web web client, you might want to download and install it.

Since Google owns both Chrome and YouTube, the two tend to work well together.

Google offers versions of Chrome for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Check your YouTube account controls.

double-check you’re signed in with an account that has access to the clips you want to watch.

Some video share parameters restrict access to people with a specific account.