6 Easy Steps to Verify Your YouTube Account on an iPhone

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

Do you want to be able to upload YouTube videos longer than 15 minutes? By verifying your YouTube account on an iPhone, you'll be able to do that and more, including adding custom thumbnails, streaming live, and appealing content ID claims. This wikiHow article teaches you how to verify your phone number on your YouTube account on an iPhone.

Steps

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Navigate to https://www.youtube.com/verify in your web browser. You can use any web browser on your iPhone like Safari or Chrome.
- If you are not signed in to your YouTube account, you will be prompted to do so before proceeding.
2
Select your country from the dropdown menu. This will help YouTube identify which country code to use when they are sending you the verification code.
- If you enter the wrong country, you won't get the verification code.
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3
Select to receive the verification code by text or voice call. Both methods will provide you with a 6-digit verification code to enter on the page.
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Make sure the language displayed is correct. Google will select the language that you use on Google sites, but you can tap change language if you want a different language.
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Enter your phone number and tap Submit. This is the number that will receive the verification code via text or call. Be sure to enter your area code.
- You should only have to wait a few seconds for either a text message or a phone call. If you do not receive the code within a reasonable time frame, you can request a new one.
- Only 2 accounts may be verified per phone number per year. You will receive an error if you have reached this limit.^{[2]
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- If you opted for a voice call, you will want some way to write down the code so you can remember it for the next step. You'll get the call as soon as you enter your phone number and tap Submit.
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Enter the 6-digit verification code and tap Submit. A message will display notifying you of the successful verification.
- Once you have verified your YouTube account, you'll find the unlocked features in your Creator Studio, which you can access on a computer.
- Along with uploading videos longer than 15 minutes, you'll also be able to use custom thumbnails, live stream, and appeal content ID claims.