YouTube now lets you lock your account on a shared TV with a four-digit code

YouTube account lock puts a four-digit code on your profile on a shared TV. Here is how to enable it...
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YouTube has launched a new "account lock" feature, allowing users to secure their profiles on shared TVs with a four-digit code.
- A four-digit code locks your YouTube profile on a specific TV, preventing others from accessing your watch history, subscriptions, and personalized recommendations.
- This feature is rolling out globally to most smart TVs, streaming devices, and game consoles.
- The account lock is device-specific and does not replace your main Google account password.
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