How to keep YouTube videos private?

[lindamary]

What’s the best way to upload a YouTube video as private or unlisted so no one can see it? Need help with YouTube privacy settings, visibility options, and sharing limits.

 

[SarahWren]

I keep my personal uploads private by selecting Private in YouTube Studio. Only the specific Gmail accounts I add can see the video. It’s great for sharing drafts with collaborators.

 

[AnnisHayma]

For projects where I want feedback from a few friends, I use Unlisted. The video doesn’t appear in search, but anyone with the link can watch.

 

[Rolf]

A tip: even with private videos, you can generate a shareable link for selected people. Just make sure they’re signed in with the email you added.

 

[Olive]

I learned the hard way — if you embed a private video on a website, it won’t play unless viewers are invited. So private really means private!

 

[BenitoEnelo]

Another trick: schedule a video as Private first, and later switch to Public once you’re ready to release it. This keeps early versions secure.

 

[Lugwig]

Always double-check visibility after editing your video settings. Sometimes changing it in one tab doesn’t save, and private videos accidentally become unlisted.