In short
Can a terminated YouTube channel be restored?
Yes, if YouTube made a mistake or the termination was caused by a hacker. You appeal through YouTube's official form, and preparation matters, because the options after a rejection are limited.
What if my channel was hacked?
Start with the Google Account that owns the channel: securing it comes first. After that, YouTube's own help routes for hacked channels can be used to deal with what the attacker changed.
Why YouTube terminates channels
YouTube issues strikes for Community Guidelines and copyright violations. Three Community Guidelines strikes within 90 days lead to termination, as do three active copyright strikes, and some severe violations can terminate a channel straight away.
Hacked channels are a different problem. Attackers often take over the Google Account, rename the channel and stream scam content, which then gets the channel terminated. In that case the route starts with recovering the Google Account.
When we can help
- The channel was terminated and you believe YouTube got it wrong.
- The channel was hijacked and then terminated for the attacker's content.
- Strikes or copyright claims look mistaken or abusive.
- You still have, or can recover, the Google Account that owns the channel.
When we can't help
- The termination was for severe violations that YouTube does not reverse.
- You can't show you own the channel or its Google Account.
- You want a new channel to get around an active termination.
How your case runs
- 01
Tell us what happened
Send the username, what the platform showed you and when it happened. Screenshots help.
- 02
Free assessment
We check which official route is still open and give you an honest view of your chances and the likely timeline.
- 03
Work begins with your approval
We prepare and submit everything through the platform's official channels and follow up on every response.
- 04
Result in writing
You get a clear summary of the outcome, including the platform's response where there is one.
What to have ready
- 1The channel URL or channel ID
- 2The email address of the Google Account that owns the channel
- 3YouTube's termination or strike emails
- 4What changed on the channel, and when
Your security
No step of our work needs your password or verification codes, and anyone who asks for them is not legitimate. Identity checks such as ID uploads or video selfies are always completed by you, on your own device. What you share with us is used only for your case and is never sold or passed on.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a new channel while the old one is terminated?
No. YouTube's rules don't allow using or creating other channels while you are terminated, and doing so can make an appeal much harder.
Does hacked channel recovery bring my videos back?
Often the channel can be brought back to its earlier state. Whether every video returns depends on what the attacker did and how quickly the case is handled.
How long does a YouTube appeal take?
Times vary from case to case. We give you an estimate for your specific situation in the free assessment.
Guides for this situation
YouTube channel terminated: what to do next
A terminated channel feels final, but the right first step depends on why it happened: policy strikes or a hacked account.
Read the guideHacked account checklist: the first hour
When someone takes over your account, the first hour decides a lot. Work through this checklist in order.
Read the guide
Official sources
The platforms' own help and policy pages. We are not affiliated with them.
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