You might run into difficulties like “There was a difficulty signing in to your account” or “Couldn’t sign in” when using the YouTube app on your Android or iPhone, as well as when switching between accounts. This manual can be useful if you’re dealing with a similar problem.
YouTube sign-in issues could be brought on by anything from a bad internet connection to a corrupt app cache. Try the following fixes before giving up and moving your PC or smart TV.
Despite how simple it may seem, a typographical error in your email address or password could prohibit you from logging into the YouTube app. So, you should first double-check for typos and capitalization issues in the email address and password that you submitted.
Furthermore, enter the password associated with the relevant Google account if you have several accounts.
Sign-in issues in the YouTube app can also be caused by problems with your internet connection. Check that your internet connection is functioning properly before moving on to more complex repairs. Do a brief internet speed test or browse a webpage on your phone to do that.
The YouTube app can be forced to close and opened again to fix small bugs and strange behavior. Restarting the app should solve any short-term problems stopping you from signing in. On an Android device, long-press the YouTube app icon and select the information icon from the pop-up menu. Tap the Force stop button at the bottom of the App details screen. If you’re viewing YouTube on an iPhone, you can access the app switcher by swiping up from the bottom of the screen or by pressing the Home Screen button twice. To close the YouTube app card, swipe it up.
Reopen the YouTube app and try to sign in again.
You can try deleting your Google account from your Android and adding it again if you have trouble signing in to other Google apps. After adding your Google account, check if you can sign into the YouTube app.
Your phone’s incorrect date or time settings could interfere with the ability of apps like YouTube to connect to the servers and result in issues. To prevent such problems, you can turn on the automatic date and time feature on your Android or iPhone.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection may cause complications with the YouTube app’s sign-in procedure, especially if you move servers frequently. Disable the VPN connection temporarily on your Android or iPhone to rule out this possibility. After that, see whether you can sign into the YouTube app.
It’s fairly uncommon for sites like YouTube to encounter outages at times. If the YouTube servers are down, you could have trouble logging in or streaming videos. You can visit a website like Downdetector to assess if it’s a prevalent issue.
While you stream videos and clips, the YouTube app keeps cache data on your phone. These cache files may occasionally become faulty, which may cause odd errors or sudden app crashes. You might try deleting the cache for the YouTube app on your phone to see if it helps.
Your phone’s YouTube app might be out of date. If so, you might experience problems logging in or generally using the program. Search for the YouTube app in the Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for iPhone). Tap the Update button to install an updated version if one is available.
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