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Comment failed to post on YouTube? Here’s a quick fix

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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One of the great things aboutYouTubeis that its users can usually leave comments under videos

However, aComment failed to posterrorcan arise for some users when they try to post a comment for aYouTubevideo.

Consequently, the comments some users enter don’t appear on YT pages.

How can I fix the comment failed to post on YouTube error?

1. Play the YouTube page’s video for a minute

To stop spamming, Google blocks comments from users who haven’t played videos on YT pages for at least a few seconds.

So, try playing the video on theYouTubepageyou can’t comment on for about a minute or two.

If you still can’t comment on YT pages after playing their videos, try the resolutions below.

2. Disable all browser extensions

3. OpenYouTubein incognito browsing modes

Incognito mode browsing also disables extensions. You can activate incognito browsing in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge with these hotkeys:

4. Clear browser data

5. Sign out and log back intoYouTube

6. Disable VPN and proxy connections

Note:You can also disable VPN connections via the Settings app. OurHow to turn off VPN on Windows 10post provides further details for disabling VPN connections.

7. Change yourYouTubename

It’s usually relatively straightforward to fix theComment failed to posterror.

The resolutions above should be enough to fix theComment failed to postYouTubeerrorfor most users.

Matthew Adams

Windows Hardware Expert

Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.

He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.

In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.

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