YouTube Web Sign-in Bug Locks Out Users Across Multiple Browsers
A mysterious bug is locking some YouTube users out of their accounts on web browsers. The issue affects multiple browsers and computers, but affected accounts still work normally in the YouTube mobile and TV apps.
Reports of the problem have been piling up for roughly two weeks, with users trying various troubleshooting steps such as clearing cookies, switching browsers, using Incognito mode, changing passwords, and even trying another computer. None of these efforts have made a difference.
The issue has been escalated for investigation, but Google hasn't publicly explained what's causing it or when a fix may arrive. The company has not confirmed the existence of a wider problem, nor has it commented on the specific steps being taken to resolve the issue.