This section explains how to control and adjust your ad-related preferences while using YouTube across different devices.
Ads on videos you watch
YouTube shows ads on videos based on several factors, including content type and viewer settings. You can review and manage how ads appear while watching videos.
Allowing or adjusting ads
Depending on your preferences and account settings, you may be able to adjust the types of ads you see or limit certain personalized ad experiences. These settings help shape how relevant ads appear during playback.
Apple device ad settings
On Apple devices, YouTube provides in-app controls that allow you to manage ad-related preferences directly within the app settings. This includes how ads are delivered and personalized.
In-app browser experience on iOS
When opening links within the YouTube app on iOS, you can manage how the in-app browser behaves. These settings affect how external content is displayed and interacted with while staying inside the app environment.
