About YouTube

Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. See our company timeline for more information on our company history.

Getting Started

Getting Started

We've put together a step-by-step guide to get you started on YouTube.

YouTube Essentials

YouTube Essentials

A list of the essential YouTube tools and features that help you view, discover, share, personalize, and upload videos.


Community Guidelines

Community Guidelines

Read up on our guidelines for participating in the YouTube community.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Find contact information for our various departments.


Careers

Careers

Want to work at YouTube? Check out our careers page to hear from current employees and find available positions.

Merchandise

Merchandise

Sunglasses, T-shirts, backpacks—we've got a whole online store filled with YouTube merchandise for your purchasing pleasure.

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