Attendees Getting 'Sign in to confirm you're not a bot' Error While Watching the Session
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.
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.
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.