However, did you know you’re able to privately share videos on YouTube for free?

Moreover, you could do so without any risk of any unwanted recipients seeing them.

Then, clickUpload Videoand select or drag and drop your file.

Where to upload a video on any YouTube webpage

Adjust your videos description, tags, and other options as desired.

Under theSave or publishmenu, selectPrivate.

hit it and add the email addresses of all desired recipients.

YouTube private visibility setting

ClickDone, and you should see the recipient email addresses under thePrivatesetting.

HitSaveto confirm all your tweaks and privately share the video.

The video will only be visible to the listed private recipients.

YouTube private video being shared with a specific email address

Specifically, these recipients must be logged into YouTube using the specific email addresses listed in yourShare Privatelylist.

First, check that they send it to the correct email address.

You should see an email like the image below in your inbox.

Email inbox showing the email you’d receive when a private youtube video is shared with you

Open that email, and you’ll see a message like the screenshot below.

Additionally, try using the search bar in your email client; simply searching forYouTubeshould suffice.

Whereas sharing through Google Drive is best for maintaining uncompressed file quality.

YouTube private video being shared via email

What viewing a private YouTube video looks like on desktop