Why Does YouTube Keep Signing Me Out?

Being signed out on YouTube all of a sudden could be annoying, frustrating and very inconvenient. We understand this especially when you experience this often. If you encounter this, it would be difficult for you to leave comments and you would not have access to your YouTube subscriptions.

In this article, we shall try to discuss why YouTube keeps signing you out and what steps you could do in order for you to solve this type of issue.

The reason as to why YouTube keeps signing you out is due to someone else could be accessing your account. Another possible reason is that your cache is preventing you from logging in. Moreover, if you are using VPN, then, this could also interfere your access.

How to Fix YouTube Keep Signing You Out Issue?

Reset Your Password

As mentioned earlier, one of the most common possible reason why you are getting kicked out of YouTube is due to your account has been hacked. This means, your account has been compromised which is why it is highly recommended for you to reset your password. To do this, you must follow the steps provided below.

• Go to Google’s Account Recovery page
• Enter your email address or phone number
• Click next
• Select an option either getting a verification code on your second email address or on your phone number.
• Alternatively, you could also generate a set of emergency backup codes which you could use.
• Check your email or phone for the code
• Type the code on your recovery page
• Enter a new password or if you wish you could have Google Chrome generate you one.

Clear Your Cache and Cookies

When you go to YouTube, it leaves the data behind on your computer and this data is called cookies. Moreover your cache would store image files from the site. Unfortunately, there are times when these files get corrupted which could lead to YouTube to log you out. Do not worry as all you have to do is to clear your cache and cookies.

• Go to your Chrome window
• Type chrome://settings
• Press Enter
• On the left side, select privacy and security
• Click clear browsing data
• Ensure that all time is selected
• Uncheck browsing history
• Click Clear data

For Microsoft Edge

• On the address bar, type edge://settings
• Press enter
• Select cookies and site permissions
• Click manage and delete cookies and site data
• See all cookies and site data
• Click Remove all

Xbox One and Series X/S

• Press the center button on your controller
• Select All settings
• Select settings
• Go to the system tab
• Select console info and updates
• Select option to reset console
• Select reset and keep my games and apps
• Your system will reboot
• Once it launches, log into YouTube

Disable Your VPN

• Click the upward pointing arrow near the right end of your taskbar
• Locate your VPN software
• Right click on it
• Select Exit
• Click on Quit

Disable Browser Extensions

If you have tried everything and nothing worked, you might have to check your browser extensions and you might have to disable them.

• On your Chrome window, type chrome://extensions
• Press enter
• Tick the toggles off. This would turn off all of your browsers
• Go to YouTube and log in

Microsoft Edge

• Type edge://extensions on your address bar
• Press Enter
• Turn off the toggle for each extension
• Go to YouTube and check if you have remained logged in
• Reactivate extensions

Enable Javascript in Your Browser

Google Chrome

• Type chrome://settings
• Select Privacy and Security
• Click site settings
• Go to Javascript and click it
• Select sites can use Javascript

Microsoft Edge

• Type edge://settings
• Press Enter
• Click cookies and site permissions
• Select Javascript under all permissions
• Select Ask before sending
• Go back to YouTube
• Log in and check if everything is okay

Update the YouTube App

Android Devices

• Open your phone’s app menu
• Launch the Play Store
• Go to profile picture
• Select My Apps and Games
• Go to YouTube
• Click Update

iOS devices

• Launch the app store
• Tap your profile picture
• Go to the list of pending updates
• Tap on the Update button

Xbox consoles

• Press the center button
• Select my games and apps
• Go to YouTube
• Click menu button
• Select Uninstall
• Confirm uninstall
• Reinstall the app
• Log into YouTube

FAQs

Why does YouTube keep logging me out?

If your account has not been hacked, then, the problem could be your browser settings. It could also be due to corrupted cache data or your VPN could be interfering with your connection.

Why can’t I sign into the YouTube app?

It could be that your app you are using is an outdated version.

Why does the YouTube app keep crashing?

It could be that the YouTube app is out of date.

Can I use YouTube without logging in?

Yes, however, you would not be able to comment, like or interact with the content.