About YouTube
Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. See our company timeline for more information on our company history.
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Getting Started
We've put together a step-by-step guide to get you started on YouTube.
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YouTube Essentials
A list of the essential YouTube tools and features that help you view, discover, share, personalize, and upload videos.
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Community Guidelines
Read up on our guidelines for participating in the YouTube community.
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Contact Us
Find contact information for our various departments.
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Careers
Want to work at YouTube? Check out our careers page to hear from current employees and find available positions.
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Merchandise
Sunglasses, T-shirts, backpacks—we've got a whole online store filled with YouTube merchandise for your purchasing pleasure.