How to Set YouTube Channel as Made for Kids, Not Made for Kids [Guide]
2How to Set YouTube Channel as Made for Kids, Not Made for Kids [Guide]
This guide explains how to set your YouTube channel as "Made for Kids" or "Not Made for Kids," a critical step for complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Correctly marking your content helps ensure that videos targeting children follow specific regulations, such as limitations on data collection and personalized ads. Common issues when attempting to set this option include navigating YouTube Studio’s content settings or confusion over how to classify videos that may appeal to both kids and adults. Additionally, creators may struggle to determine whether their content fits the "Made for Kids" criteria, especially with ambiguous content or mixed-target audience videos.
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How to Set YouTube Channel as Not Made for Kids
Possible challenges when setting your channel as "Made for Kids" or "Not Made for Kids" also include YouTube’s automatic content classification system, which may incorrectly flag videos, leading to unintended restrictions. Furthermore, if your channel is linked to a brand account or managed by multiple users, there may be permission conflicts preventing changes from being applied properly. Technical issues, such as slow internet speeds, browser compatibility problems, or YouTube platform outages, may cause delays in updating your settings. It’s also important to note that failing to accurately classify your channel can result in the loss of monetization features or even penalties from YouTube, so understanding these potential issues is key for proper compliance.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.