YouTube asks its users to find the answers to most of their technical and development questions on their website. However, you can submit specific questions via special online forms. You often need a YouTube account to use these forms.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: General information
Step 1. Write down the identifying features of the videos you have questions about
For example, you can write down the URL, the creator's username, and the date the video was posted.
Step 2. Send a letter to YouTube if you want to reach the customer service department
Write to YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066. Do not expect a prompt response.
You can also fax your letter to +1 650-253-0001
Step 3. Contact Google if you have any questions about the website or other Google products
YouTube is owned by Google. Call +1 650-253-0000 to reach Google.
Step 4. If you work for the media and would like to get in touch with YouTube, send a message to [email protected] For general press releases and information, please visit In your message, clearly explain who you are and how you believe copyright laws are being violated. When using the official channels to report copyright infringement, YouTube will contact you as soon as possible. Step 2. Submit a privacy complaint at https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/142443. Here you can indicate exactly how your privacy is being violated via your YouTube account. If you are in immediate danger, it is best to contact the police first.
Step 3. Report defamation with the special defamation form if your image or personal information is used in a video. This form can be found at https://support.google.com/youtube/contact/defamationother?rd=1.
Step 4. Report identity fraud at https://support.google.com/youtube/contact/impersonation. To file a complaint, you will need to enclose a copy of your ID or passport. Step 5. For other legal questions or complaints, please use the general legal notice form. This form can be found at In some cases, you will receive a financial reward for your report. You can find this button by clicking 'More' under the name of the creator of the video. Then click the notification button with the flag next to it. The YouTube team will now review the video to determine if the content is inappropriate. In the menu that now appears, click on 'Report user'.
Method 2 of 3: Legal information
Step 1. For copyright questions, please contact YouTube at [email protected]
Method 3 of 3: Security Information
Step 1. Send an email to [email protected] if you found a hack, bug or other security issue on YouTube
Step 2. Report that a video has inappropriate content by clicking 'Report' below the video
Step 3. Report an entire YouTube channel to be inappropriate by clicking the flag at the top of the channel
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