Warning first
Usually one-time.
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YouTube strikes, explained.
The warning, the three strikes, and what each one blocks.
YouTube usually gives a one-time warning first, then strikes. Each strike lasts 90 days; three strikes within 90 days terminate the channel. The first strike blocks uploads and other actions for a week, the second for two weeks. You can appeal each strike in YouTube Studio. Severe abuse can terminate a channel without strikes.
90 days
Each strike expires.
Three = end
Three strikes terminate.
What each step does
| Step | Effect |
|---|---|
| Warning | No restrictions; a policy training may be offered |
| First strike | About one week without uploads, live streams and some other actions |
| Second strike | About two weeks of restrictions |
| Third strike in 90 days | Channel termination |
Appealing a strike
Open YouTube Studio, go to the content with the strike, and choose appeal. Explain briefly why the video does not break the policy. A successful appeal removes the strike.
Official links
| Link | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Community Guidelines strike basics support.google.com/youtube/answer/2802032 | Warnings, strikes, the 90-day window and three-strike termination. |
| Appeal a Community Guidelines strike or video removal support.google.com/youtube/answer/185111 | How to appeal strikes and removals from YouTube Studio. |
| YouTube Community Guidelines www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies/community-guidelines/ | The rules YouTube enforces. |
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QUICK ANSWERS
Good to know.
Do strikes carry across channels?
They are per channel, but linked channels can be affected by terminations.
Can a strike be removed early?
Only through a successful appeal.