Can a child under 13 have a YouTube channel?

A child under 13 cannot officially create their own YouTube channel or account. However, parents can create and manage a YouTube channel for their child through their own Google account or by setting up a supervised Google account for their child using Family Link.

Key points for children under 13 having a YouTube channel:

• Parental Management: A parent or legal guardian must set up and supervise the channel.
• Content Settings: Parents can choose age-appropriate content settings. For the YouTube Kids app, options include “Preschool (ages 4 and under)”, “Younger (ages 5-8)”, or “Older (ages 9-12)”. For a supervised account on regular YouTube, settings like “Explore” (generally 9+), “Explore more” (generally 13+), and “Most of YouTube” (excluding 18+ content) are available.
• Privacy and Safety: Videos can be set to public, private, or unlisted. For younger children, private or unlisted settings are recommended, and comments can be disabled. It’s advised not to use the child’s real name or show their face, and to prevent the disclosure of any personal information.
• Monetization: Children under 18 cannot directly monetize content; it must be linked to a parent’s approved AdSense account.
• Supervision: Parents should review all videos before posting and set recording time limits. Email notifications about channel activity are available for supervised accounts.