Users can use Restricted Mode to remove potentially mature content from YouTube. You can't make comments on the videos you can watch.

If you're using your phone or computer, you should be able to turn off Restricted Mode within a few minutes.

Libraries and universities might have enabled restricted mode. Only the administrator has the power to turn it off.

If you want to turn off Restricted Mode on YouTube, you have to use a desktop computer or the mobile app.

How to turn off Restricted Mode on YouTube on desktop

Once you know where to go, this is very easy to complete.

This is the first thing. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen to go to the website.

There are two Click Restricted Mode: On if you want to go back to normal.

You don't have to do anything if it shows Restricted Mode: Off.

The YouTube desktop app, with the “Restricted Mode: On” option highlighted.
You can turn off Restricted Mode from the side menu.
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There are three. The activated restricted mode option can be turned off.

How to turn off Restricted Mode on YouTube in the mobile app

It's as easy to turn off Restricted Mode on the mobile app as it is on the desktop.

This is the first thing. In the top-right corner of the screen, you can find your profile picture.

There are two To change settings, tap on it.

The menu that shows up when you click the profile icon on the YouTube mobile app, with the “Settings” option highlighted in the side menu.
Open your YouTube settings.
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There are three. The general could be tapped.

There are four. It's time to go off restricted mode.

The “General” settings of the YouTube mobile app, with the toggle for “Restricted Mode” highlighted.
Toggle "Restricted Mode" to turn it off.
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It's a good idea to check the YouTube content restrictions on your mobile network provider's website. Contact them to find out how to get the restrictions lifted if it says moderate or strict.