Attendees Getting 'Sign in to confirm you're not a bot' Error While Watching the Session
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Some attendees may encounter an error message stating "Sign in to confirm you're not a bot" when trying to watch a session. This is an issue related to YouTube's security measures, not something we have control over.
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Why is this happening?
YouTube has recently implemented additional verification measures to detect suspicious activity. This issue is not limited to third-party players and clients but also affects YouTube's official website and apps when users are logged out. Typically, this error occurs when YouTube flags or blocks a user's IP address as potentially suspicious. Make sure that you are logged in to your Gmail and YouTube accounts.
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How to resolve it:
While we cannot control YouTube's security settings, there are a few steps attendees can take to resolve the issue:
Clear browser cache: Clearing the browser's cache can sometimes resolve the error by refreshing stored data.
Workaround using the video URL:
Right-click on the area where the video should be playing (where the 'Sign in to confirm you're not a bot' message appears).
Copy the URL of the video.
Open a new tab in your browser, paste the URL, and try watching the video from there. This has worked for most attendees experiencing this issue.
Alternative Solution:
If this issue continues to be disruptive, we recommend considering a more professional video provider like Vimeo. Vimeo offers more robust and flexible security settings, which can help avoid issues like this and provide a smoother viewing experience for attendees.