YouTube suffers global outage: Know step-by-step troubleshooting measures

Many users across the world have reported seeing the “Something went wrong” message on YouTube. 

If you are facing this issue, here are step-by-step troubleshooting measures you can try:

Basic Fixes on YouTube:

Refresh the page or reopen the app - A simple reload often clears temporary glitches.

Restart your device - Rebooting can resolve minor system errors.

Check your internet connection - Ensure your Wi-Fi or mobile data is stable.

Switch networks - Try changing from Wi-Fi to mobile data or vice versa.

App & Browser Troubleshooting:

Update YouTube or your browser - Make sure you are using the latest version.

Clear cache and cookies - Remove stored data from your browser or clear the app cache in settings.

Disable browser extensions - Especially ad blockers that may interfere with video playback.

Use Incognito/Private mode - This helps identify whether extensions or cached data are causing the issue.

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Network & Account Fixes

Disable VPN or proxy services - These can sometimes affect access to YouTube.

Sign out and sign back in - Refresh your account session.

Reset network settings (if needed) - In case connectivity issues persist.

What If Nothing Works:

Try another device or browser - This helps determine if the problem is specific to your setup.

Check if YouTube is down system-wide - Visit outage-tracking platforms like Downdetector to see if others are reporting similar issues.

If many users are facing the same error at once, the problem may be due to a broader service disruption rather than an issue on your end.