How to Download Private YouTube Videos and Playlists Without Access
You can only find a few video downloader that supports downloading a private video from YouTube. And you can get this done only when you have permission to view the private video. Otherwise, it is not possible to download a private YouTube video.
SurFast Video Downloader has a private video downloader allowing you to download videos that can only be accessed by account or membership.
Follow the steps below to download a private YouTube video you have access to.
The feature is only available for the Mac version. The new Windows version will come soon, maybe this month, and it will support downloading private YouTube videos as well.
Install SurFast Video Downloader on your computer. Start it from your PC.
Go to the Private tab on the right side of the interface.
3. Paste the copied private YouTube video link into the blank box. You will see the notice that this is a private video and you need to click the “Sign in” option to log in with your Google account. Once you are logged in, you can view this private video.
Note: You are to sign in to your Google account using the embedded browser. Sign in is not asked to use this video downloader.
4. Click on the yellow Download button to download this private YouTube video.
5. Here you will see a download option popup. Select the quality you need and click Download to proceed. The highest download quality for a video is 8K, depending on the quality of the original video. The test video is in 720P. The download will start right away.
6. You can go to General - Downloading to check the process. After the downloading completes, you can enjoy the private video offline and won’t worry about losing access to it.
To ensure responsible usage, it is crucial to obtain permission before downloading a video from YouTube. While offline viewing is possible, it’s important to note that any commercial utilization of the video necessitates the consent of the copyright holder.
