Adding family to YouTube Premium is a straightforward process that centralizes your entertainment benefits for everyone under one roof. This guide walks you through the exact steps to share your ad-free music, videos, and background playback with the people you care about most.
Understanding YouTube Premium Family Plans
The YouTube Premium Family plan is designed for households, allowing up to six individuals to enjoy a single subscription. Unlike a standard individual plan, the family option splits the cost and provides each member with their own separate profile while maintaining the premium features across all accounts.
Check Eligibility and Requirements
Before you proceed, ensure you meet the specific criteria for a family plan. You must have a valid Google account and reside in a country where the family plan is available. Each member of the household must have their own Google account to join the group.
Creating Individual Google Accounts
Visit the Google Account creation page on a web browser.
Fill in the required information, including a unique email address.
Follow the verification steps to confirm the new account is active.
How to Add Family to YouTube Premium
The setup process is managed through the YouTube website or the Google Home app on your mobile device. You will need to access the plan settings to invite and approve new members.
Using the Google Home App
Open the Google Home application on your smartphone or tablet. Tap on your profile picture located in the top right corner to access the menu. Select "Manage settings" and then choose "Manage members" under the appropriate subscription plan.
Inviting New Members
Once you are in the member management section, click on the option to "Invite new member." You will be prompted to enter the email address associated with the Google account of the person you wish to add. Send the invitation and wait for them to accept it through their own account settings. Managing Profiles and Settings After the invitation is accepted, the new member will appear in your family group list. You can manage individual profiles directly from the YouTube Premium settings, where you can also adjust payment details and review the current active members on your plan.
