3mo ago

Is there a way to watch "age-restricted" videos on youtube?

I don't have a google account

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Yes. I use a FireFox extension called ViolentMonkey that allows you to install scripts.
There is a script called Simple YouTube Age Restriction Bypass: https://github.com/zerodytrash/Simple-YouTube-Age-Restriction-Bypass?tab=readme-ov-file
Install the script in Violent Monkey and you should be all set to watch age restricted videos in Firefox without signing in.
- Thanks
I haven't used yt-dlp in a hot minute, but it used to have a simple bypass for age-restricted videos that didn't need browser cookies. Anyone know if that still works?
- yt-dlp is still alive, well and actively developed. It can now target abunch of different platforms.
  
  Sure, but what about the age-restriction bypass, specifically?
I know of this userscrpit, worked fine for me the last time i came across something age restricted
- "by default" so there's an option to disable?
- thanks
Isnt this possible with Grayjay, or do you still need an account?
- It's possible. You have to tick a setting.
~~You need an account. There is no bypass or workaround at this moment.~~
I was wrong. There is a bypass
- you seem confident, but it seems this is not true
  
  My bad. I was wrong.
Long ago i was building a front-end for YouTube. Back then it was just a parameter to the video in the embedded iframe. So my front-end was playing all videos without any account or being logged in.
Since the plugin works, I guess it just toggles that parameter too. Not sure why Google doesnt require an actual login but they dont (or didnt).
I use BravePipe on android. No account needed. Also can include Bitchute and Rumble if you desire.
- Don’t they require a phone number now?
  
  Bunch of services out there offering Free SMS Numbers for 2FA. You might also try searching "Burner SMS", but anyways, there are options.

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