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frightful_hobgoblin @lemmy.ml

2d 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
- Been using that one for years without any problems. Users should be aware though that it uses third party proxies by default that could potentially log which age restricted videos you're watching.
  
  "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.

I use BravePipe on android. No account needed. Also can include Bitchute and Rumble if you desire.

You need an account. There is no bypass or workaround at this moment.
- 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).

No. Make a dummy account
- 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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