Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — YouTube is rolling out stricter guidelines for teen creators, especially those using its live streaming feature. Starting July 22, 2025, creators must be at least 16 years old to go live on their own.
The new policy, announced on YouTube’s official Help page, will take effect globally as part of the platform’s broader push to create a safer environment for young users.
Previously, the platform had prohibited live streaming for users under 13. With the upcoming change, creators aged 13 to 15 will only be permitted to appear in live streams if accompanied by a visibly present adult on screen.
While the policy may seem stringent, YouTube is offering alternatives for younger creators. Users under 16 can still live stream from their accounts, provided they grant an adult access as an editor, manager, or channel owner.
That adult must launch the stream through the Live Control Room and must actively appear on camera during the session, and need to be actively participated on-screen.
YouTube emphasizes that the move is more than platform mechanics, it’s about ensuring genuine adult supervision and engagement during streams that involve minors.
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Users under 16 who streams alone will have their live chat disabled and may be removed entirely. The company has also laid out enforcement measures. Accounts that violate the new policy may be temporarily banned from live streaming.
While repeated violations could result in permanent loss of streaming privileges, even if attempts are made to continue from a different account.
“YouTube will remove live streams that breach this policy, and violators may permanently lose access to live streaming, even on alternate accounts,” the company stated.
This update is part of YouTube’s ongoing effort to safeguard minors from harassment, exploitation, and inappropriate content. These risks are especially high during real-time, lightly moderated streams.
By raising the minimum age and requiring adult supervision, YouTube aims to protect young creators and their audiences alike.
(Raidi/Agung)
