Sign in to YouTube TV on any device
To find your YouTube TV account, go to tv.youtube.com on a web browser and sign in with the Google account you used when you created your YouTube TV membership. If you are on a phone, tablet, or smart TV, open the YouTube TV app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner, then select "Sign in".
You will need the email address and password for the Google account linked to your YouTube TV membership. If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot password?" on the sign-in screen and follow the steps to reset it using your recovery email or phone number.
Once you sign in, you will see your account home screen with your channel list, recordings, and watch history. This is where you manage your membership, change settings, and access all your saved content.
Key Takeaways
- Visit tv.youtube.com on a computer or open the YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV to sign in to your account.
- Use the Google account email and password that you registered with when you set up your YouTube TV membership.
- If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot password?" link to reset it through your recovery email or phone number.
- Your account home screen shows your channels, recordings, and watch history once you are signed in.
- You can manage your membership, billing, and settings from your account profile menu.
Find your account on different devices
YouTube TV works on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. On Android phones and tablets, open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile picture in the bottom right, and select "Sign in" if you are not already logged in. On iPhones and iPads, the process is the same—open the app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right.
On smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, and others), open the YouTube TV app and you will see a sign-in code on your screen. Go to tv.youtube.com/start on a phone or computer, enter that code, and select the Google account you want to use. The TV will then sign in automatically.
On a computer or laptop, straightforward visit tv.youtube.com and sign in with your Google account. No app read is needed—you can watch directly in your web browser.
Recover a lost or forgotten account
If you cannot remember which Google account you used for YouTube TV, check your email inbox for messages from YouTube TV or Google. Look for emails about billing, channel changes, or account confirmations—these will show the email address associated with your membership.
If you have multiple Google accounts, try signing in with each one at tv.youtube.com. YouTube TV will tell you if that account has an active membership. You can also check your credit card or bank statement for charges labeled "YouTube TV" or "Google"—the email linked to that payment method is likely your account email.
If you still cannot find your account, visit the Google Account Recovery page at accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. Enter any email address or phone number you think you used, and Google will help you locate or recover the account.
Check your membership status and billing
Once you are signed in, tap your profile icon and select "Settings" to see your membership details. You will find information about your current plan, billing date, and payment method. This page also shows any free trial status or promotional pricing you may have.
If your membership is paused or cancelled, you will see that status here along with the option to resume or restart it. You can also change your payment method, update your address, or manage which family members have access to your account from this same menu.
Manage family sharing on your account
YouTube TV allows up to six people to watch on the same membership, but only three can stream at the same time. To see who has access to your account, go to Settings and select "Family sharing." You will see a list of all family members and their email addresses.
From this screen, you can add new family members by entering their email address or remove someone by selecting their name and choosing "Remove." Each family member signs in with their own Google account and sees their own watch history and recordings.
Troubleshoot sign-in problems
If you see an error message when trying to sign in, first check that you are using the correct email address and password. Make sure your internet connection is working and try signing out completely, then signing back in.
If you are on a smart TV and the sign-in code is not working, make sure the code has not expired—codes are only valid for 15 minutes. Go back to tv.youtube.com/start and generate a new code. If you are still having trouble, try uninstalling and reinstalling the YouTube TV app on your device.
If you see a message saying "This account does not have a YouTube TV membership," you may be signing in with the wrong Google account, or your membership may have been cancelled. Double-check your email address and try again, or contact YouTube TV support through the Help section in your account Settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have multiple Google accounts?
Try signing in with each account at tv.youtube.com to find which one has your YouTube TV membership. You can also check your email inbox for billing messages from YouTube TV—these will show the correct account email. Once you find the right account, use that email every time you sign in.
Can I sign in on more than one device at the same time?
Yes, you can sign in on as many devices as you want, but only three people can stream at the same time across all devices. If a fourth person tries to watch, they will see a message asking them to wait until someone stops watching.
What happens if I forget my Google password?
Click "Forgot password?" on the YouTube TV sign-in screen. Google will ask you to verify your identity using your recovery email or phone number. Once verified, you can create a new password and use it to sign in to YouTube TV.
Can I change the email address on my YouTube TV account?
You cannot change the email address directly in YouTube TV settings. Instead, you would need to change the email address on your Google account itself. Go to myaccount.google.com, select "Personal info," and update your email address there. Your YouTube TV membership will stay connected to your Google account.
Is there a way to see my account on a guest profile?
No, YouTube TV requires you to sign in with your own Google account. Guest profiles cannot access YouTube TV. Each person who watches needs their own Google account added to your family sharing group.