How To Download Age Restricted Youtube Videos

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Have you ever come across a YouTube video that you really wanted to watch but couldn’t because it was age restricted? As a technology enthusiast and avid YouTube viewer, I have encountered this frustration countless times. However, I have discovered a few methods that can help you bypass these age restrictions and download those elusive videos. In this article, I will walk you through the process step by step so that you too can enjoy age-restricted YouTube content.

Understanding Age Restricted Videos

Before we dive into the methods, let’s take a moment to understand what age-restricted YouTube videos are and why they exist. Age-restricted videos are content that may contain sensitive material, such as explicit language, violence, or adult themes. To comply with legal requirements and protect younger audiences, YouTube restricts access to these videos to users who are 18 years or older, or have an account with age verification.

Method 1: Using a Third-Party Website

This method involves using third-party websites that specialize in downloading YouTube videos. One popular website that I recommend is SaveFrom.net. Here’s how you can use it:

  1. Open the YouTube video that you want to download.
  2. Copy the URL of the video from the address bar of your browser.
  3. Go to SaveFrom.net using your web browser.
  4. Paste the URL of the YouTube video into the provided text box on the SaveFrom.net website.
  5. Click on the “Download” button.
  6. Select the desired video quality and format.
  7. The video will start downloading to your computer or device.

Please note that using third-party websites to download YouTube videos may violate YouTube’s terms of service. Make sure to use this method responsibly and only for personal use.

Method 2: Using VLC Media Player

If you prefer a more technical solution, you can use the popular media player VLC to download age-restricted YouTube videos. Here’s how:

  1. First, make sure you have VLC Media Player installed on your computer. If not, you can download it for free from the official VLC website.
  2. Open VLC Media Player on your computer.
  3. Go to the YouTube video you want to download and copy its URL from the address bar.
  4. In VLC, click on “Media” in the top menu and select “Open Network Stream”.
  5. Paste the YouTube video URL into the provided text box.
  6. Click on “Play” to start playing the video in VLC.
  7. While the video is playing, click on “Tools” in the top menu and select “Codec Information”.
  8. Copy the entire URL from the “Location” field in the Codec Information window.
  9. Open a new tab in your web browser and paste the URL.
  10. The video will start playing in your browser. Right-click on the video and select “Save Video As” to download it to your computer.

Using VLC may seem a bit complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, it can be a powerful tool for downloading age-restricted YouTube videos.

Conclusion

Age restrictions on YouTube videos can be frustrating, especially when you really want to watch or download a particular video. However, with the methods I have shared in this article, you can bypass these restrictions and enjoy the content you desire. Remember to use these methods responsibly and respect the rights of content creators. Happy watching!