How to Turn On YouTube Comments on Phone: Step-by-Step Mobile Guide

It's incredibly rewarding when subscribers engage with your content through comments. Whether it's a supportive note, a thoughtful question, or a funny joke, these interactions can brighten a creator's day and offer valuable feedback.

Engaging with your audience is crucial. Learn more about replying to YouTube comments to boost your channel's growth and build a loyal community.

Unfortunately, not every comment is positive. Some users leave hurtful remarks that can affect your mood and community feel. Knowing how to disable comments on YouTube using your phone helps keep your space safe.

The good news is that you don't need a desktop computer to manage comments. Whether you're on Android or iOS, you can quickly enable YouTube comments mobile through the YouTube Studio app. This lets you control your channel while on the go.

How to Enable or Disable YouTube Comments on Mobile

1. Open the YouTube Studio app and tap the menu in the upper-left corner.
2. Select Videos in the YouTube Studio app.
3. Tap the video for which you want to disable or enable comments.
4. Tap the pencil icon at the top of the screen.
5. Swipe over to the Advanced Settings tab.
6. Swipe down until you see the comments option, which allows you to turn comments on or off for the video. Tap Save.

Check out the screenshots below to see each step:

Step 1: Go to the menu.

Step 2: Tap videos.

Step 3: Swipe to advanced settings.

Step 4: Tap the video you want to edit.

Step 5: Tap the pencil icon.

Step 6: Choose a comments option and tap save.

Important note: Turning comments off won't delete existing comments from your video. You can see them again whenever you decide to enable comments.

Watch our tutorial below for more details.

Managing YouTube Comments From Your Phone

Mobile devices offer basic control, but there are limits. For features like bulk disabling comments or setting default options for new videos, you need to use a desktop. The YouTube Studio app on your phone focuses on managing individual videos.

But if you want to do those things on desktop, here's a YouTube comment settings tutorial.

If you don't want to completely disable comments for a video, there are some limited options in the YouTube Studio app.

Just tap the menu in the app, and go to comments. Next to each comment, tap the three dots, which reveals the option to:

• Remove a comment.
• Report a comment to YouTube.
• Hide the user so you NEVER see their comments again.

But to really moderate your comments, you'll need to do it on a computer. If you manage a channel with children's content, it's essential to understand the youtube coppa guidelines, which automatically disable comments to ensure a safe viewing environment. For advanced moderation and additional options, use a computer to manage your settings effectively.

Chances are, your comments aren't 100% negative. We're willing to bet most of your content has uplifting messages of support underneath. That's why you should leave comments on when you can. Engage with viewers.

Want to identify your most engaged viewers? Discover who comments on your videos the most to find your super fans and strengthen your community.

Comment Management Options for YouTube Creators

Different Comment Settings Options Explained

YouTube presents different ways to control comment visibility. Knowing these options helps you choose what fits your content best.

• The 'Allow All Comments' option shows every comment immediately. This is a hit if your community is friendly and engaged, though it gives you little control over what appears.
• If you want some screening, try 'Hold Potentially Inappropriate Comments for Review.' YouTube flags comments that might be spam or hurtful, letting you approve them before they show. This works well if you have a growing audience.
• 'Hold All Comments for Review' puts every comment in a waiting room until you approve it. It needs more attention but keeps your space safe if you cover sensitive topics.
• And if you need to stop public discussion, the 'Disable Comments' option shuts comments off completely for a video. This is common for content made for kids or for topics that might stir up controversy.