For users' convenience, today YouTube enables YouTubers to upload private videos, only availing those who are invited to stream them online, let alone downloading for offline playback.

But when you get a private video extremely of your type, you may wonder how to download private YouTube videos without permission. Is it possible to do it? Luckily, the answer is Yes! In this blog, all methods will be introduced to guide you download private YouTube videos with ease. Just keep reading!

How to Download Private YouTube Videos

CONTENTCan You Download Private YouTube Videos?Best Way to Download Private YouTube Videos Without PermissionHow to Download Private Videos from YouTube Without URLHow to Download A Private Video from YouTube Studio[For Mobile] Two Ways to Download Private YouTube VideosExtended Reading: YouTube Public vs Private vs Unlisted: What Are the Differences?

Can You Download Private YouTube Videos?

Normally, it is only possible for you to download private YouTube videos from your own channel. YouTube only allows those who have received the URLs of the private videos from the uploaders to stream them online. To download private YouTube videos without permission, you require extra help.

Best Way to Download Private YouTube Videos Without Permission

As mentioned, you are required to be invited by the private YouTube video uploader via a URL to access the video streaming. When you get the URL, use the best YouTube video downloader, VideoHunter, which is available to help download private YouTube videos without permission.

VideoHunter offers powerful ability to download all YouTube videos, including public, private, unlisted, long videos, and YouTube shorts with up to 8K resolutions. To boost efficiency, the software is also available for converting YouTube playlists and channels to MP3 as well as MP4 with one click. While processing the video download, it won't notify the uploaders at all, thus you are able to keep private videos from YouTube without permission or letting them know at all.

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Highlighted Features of VideoHunter:

  • Available for downloading YouTube videos of all types;
  • Best at 8K resolutions to download private YouTube videos;
  • Compatible with YouTube playlists and channels download simultaneously;
  • Grasp subtitles to merge with the YouTube videos;
  • Convert YouTube to MP3 for extracting music to enjoy offline;
  • Support downloading online videos from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pornhub, and so on.

Now, take one more minute and grasp how to download a private YouTube video via VideoHunter:

STEP 1. Launch VideoHunter and create a new account for logging in to the downloader if you are the first time using the software. After the login, you will access the main interface of the downloader.

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STEP 2. Now, directly paste the URL of the private YouTube video you get to the frame bar. By hitting the "Analyze" icon, the software will process the URL analysis for you.

Paste Video URL to Videohunter

STEP 3. Just several seconds later, VideoHunter will pop up the output choices with optional formats and quality for you to select. If the video contains subtitles, there will provide language options for you to select as well. Simply tap the option you like and hit the "Download" icon to grasp the private YouTube video offline.

NOTE: No notification will be sent to the uploader and you are able to download private YouTube videos without permission via VideoHunter.

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How to Download Private Videos from YouTube Without URL

In most cases, you are required to get the URL of the shared private YouTube video for streaming it online or downloading via VideoHunter. But if you have saved it to a YouTube playlist in advance, even if the videos are turned to private later, you are still available to download private YouTube videos without permission via the playlist download feature provided by VideoHunter.

Now, also grasp the way and learn how to download private YouTube videos of others without their URL but from a playlist via VideoHunter:

STEP 1. Firstly, you are required to get the URL of the YouTube playlist containing the private video you desire to download.

STEP 2. Likewise, switch to VideoHunter and directly paste the URL to the frame bar, and hit the "Analyze" icon. When a notification window pops up, select to download a playlist instead of a single video clip.

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STEP 3. It takes a bit longer than converting a single video URL. As it completes, the whole playlist with all videos will be listed. Simply select the private videos you need to download from the list, then also select an output format as well as resolution to output them.

Download Youtube Playlist to MP4

STEP 4. Finally, simply hit the "Download" icon and VideoHunter will process to download private YouTube videos in batch with 6X faster speed for you. Just wait patiently till it completes the download. Then you are able to keep the private videos preserved offline for any time streaming as you desire.

How to Download A Private Video from YouTube Studio

If you just desire to download private YouTube videos of your own offline again, instead of using an extra software like VideoHunter, you are able to process it from your YouTube Studio directly. Here guide you on the correct way how to download private videos on YouTube directly from YouTube Studio.

STEP 1. Go to YouTube and log in via your Google account.

STEP 2. Tap the profile icon and select to open YouTube Studio.

Open YouTube Studio to Access Your Own Video List

STEP 3. Select "Videos" from the left panel and access the private YouTube video you desire to download again.

STEP 4. Click the three-dots icon and select the "Download" option to save it offline right away.

Select to Download Your Own Private Video in YouTube Studio

[For Mobile] Two Ways to Download Private YouTube Videos

For mobile users who want to know how to download private videos from YouTube directly on mobile, here also brings two efficient ways to you on both iOS and Android systems.

Method 1. Download Private YouTube Videos Via VideoHunter for Android

For Android users, VideoHunter has launched an Android APK availing you to easily download streaming videos from YouTube and other 7 popular platforms. Surely, it is compatible with YouTube private video download at the best 8K resolution as well. You are able to follow the steps below to download private YouTube videos via VideoHunter for Android right away:

STEP 1. Firstly, you are required to install VideoHunter for Android from its official product page.

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STEP 2. Once complete the installation, open the APK and directly paste the private YouTube video URL to the built-in browser.

Launch VideoHunter Search Video

STEP 3. When you have opened the video page, VideoHunter for Android will automatically detect the video and the download icon will turn blue. Tap it to analyze the video immediately.

STEP 4. In just several seconds, VideoHunter will pop up the output choices for you to select the quality as well as format to preserve the private YouTube video on Android SD card. Simply make the choice and hit the "Download" icon to download private YouTube videos on Android right away.

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Method 2. Download Private YouTube Videos with Commands

On mobile devices, another way to download private YouTube videos without permission is by using several commands. This method is available for both Android and iOS users. But ahead of all, you are required to install Termux from Google Play Store (Android) or A-Shell from App Store (iOS). The following is the correct order to complete entering the commands:

  • termux-setup-storage + Enter
  • cd ~/storage/downloads + Enter
  • pkg install python -y + Enter
  • pip install –upgrade youtube-dl + Enter (Android) / pip install youtube-dl + Enter (iOS)
  • youtube-dl [Private Video URL] -u [your account] -p [your password] + Enter

After processing and entering these commands, you are able to successfully download the exact YouTube private video to preserve on your mobile devices without hassle!

Extended Reading: YouTube Public vs Private vs Unlisted: What Are the Differences?

If you are still wondering how to download a private YouTube video without permission, this blog has guided all the workable ways for you. You are able to download private YouTube videos on desktops and also mobile devices without hassle. Now, grasp the way based on your requirements and get started trying it!

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