Till 2019, YouTube allowed its users to send private messages to creators and channels. But as of now, it is not possible to do so on this Platform. Yet, there are many ways through which we can have some sort of contact with them for business purposes or just because we want to get in touch with our favourite creators. If you are a newbie or have never done so before, well worry no more because in this article, you will learn how to message someone on YouTube using many alternate ways.
How to Message Someone on YouTube?
To message someone on YouTube always make sure that you are logged in with your official email account. You are not allowed to send such messages if you are not logged into your account on YouTube. One of the most effective methods to message someone on YouTube is by sending them messages on the pages which is attached to their channels. The links attached to the channels are bound to be the official email to reach the creator. So you can message someone on YouTube by:
- Using Email Provided
- Using the Links attached
1. Using Email Provided
To message someone on YouTube through email:
1. Log into your YouTube account and search for a creator.
2. Click on their ‘Username’ to go to their official page.
3. Click on ‘About’.
4. Scroll down and click on ‘View email address’.
5. A confirmation appears. Click on it and then ‘Submit’.
6. The official email address of the creator/channel appears. Click on it to send an email to the account.
Hence, in this way you can message someone on YouTube using email.
2. Using the Links attached
To message someone on YouTube using the links provided, first log into your YouTube account and search for a creator. Then:
1. Click on their ‘Username’ to go to their official page.
2. Click on ‘About’.
3. Scroll down to ‘Links’ and click on the link of the platform you more likely use.
4. You will get taken to their official social media/account page. You can message them through it.
Hence, in this way, you can message someone on YouTube using email or links attached. You can also click on the icons attached to the cover page of the channel as shown below which will take you to their official social media accounts from where you can message them. Note: If they have their Website linked, it is better to use it before others if you are looking for a collaboration and business deal since it will be their official business account and your important message will be properly received in a professional manner.
How to Contact Someone on YouTube when everything else fails?
The best way to do this is by being seen publicly. It means that you can comment on the videos of the creator/channel which will help you be highlighted and increase the chances of contact. If you do not want to be seen by many people, it is better to sort the videos from beginning to end and comment on the old videos as they might have lesser views and popularity than the ones that came later which might land you a conversation.
Conclusion
Thus, by using the methods mentioned above, you can message someone on YouTube. First, try to get their email and social media sites and reach them through that as they might be more active in that platform. But if nothing works out, try the commenting solution. Hope this article was helpful to you and cleared your doubts as much as possible. Do leave comments if you have any queries.
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