How to disable comments on your YouTube video

Updated: 07/13/2023 by Computer Hope
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Comments on a video are a great way to compliment the creator or offer constructive criticism. However, many people on the Internet are intentionally rude or out to cause problems. To keep this at bay, consider turning off the comments for a particular video.

Disable comments on a YouTube video

  1. Go to the YouTube website, and click YouTube sign in button in the upper-right corner (if you're not already signed in to your account).
  2. In the upper-right corner of the screen, click your profile icon.

YouTube profile icon

  1. Select YouTube Studio from the drop-down menu.

YouTube Studio selector

  1. On the left side of the screen, click the Content tab.

YouTube Studio Videos selector.

  1. Move your mouse cursor over the row containing the video where you want to disable comments, and then click the Details icon that appears.

Details icon on a YouTube video.

  1. In the middle section, scroll to the bottom and click the show more link.
  2. Scroll down to the Comments and ratings section and click the radio button next to Disable comments.

Disabling comments on a YouTube video.

  1. In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the Save button to confirm your choice.

Finalizing changes on YouTube.