On YouTube, you can:

• Watch content you enjoy – stream videos and music across a wide range of topics, from entertainment to education.
• Upload your own videos – share original content with your audience, whether that’s friends, family, or the broader public.
• Share with others – easily send videos and playlists to people you know or post them on social platforms.

In short, YouTube lets you enjoy videos and music you love, publish your own content, and share it with people around the world.

YouTube is designed for both everyday users and professional creators:

• Everyday users can watch, like, comment on, and share videos, as well as upload personal or hobby content for friends, family, or niche communities.
• Creators and brands can build channels, grow audiences, and use YouTube’s creator and advertising tools to reach viewers at scale.

Whether you’re casually sharing a video with a few people or building a larger presence, YouTube provides the same core platform to publish and distribute your content globally.

YouTube is operated by Google LLC. As a user or creator, you can review key information directly on the platform, including:

• Terms & Privacy – details on how YouTube works, what’s allowed, and how your data is handled.
• Copyright & Safety – guidelines on using content responsibly and keeping the community safe.
• Creator, Advertiser, and Developer resources – dedicated sections that explain how to publish content, run ads, or build integrations.

All of these resources are accessible from the links typically found at the bottom of YouTube’s pages, helping you understand how the service operates and what’s expected from users.