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 In Get informed, Parents Explained: What is YouTube? article  YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and upload their own videos. The video service can be accessed on PCs, laptops, tablets and via mobile phones.     What Are the Main Functions of YouTube? Users can search for and watch videos Create a personal YouTube channel Upload videos to your channel Like/Comment/share other YouTube videos Users can subscribe/follow other YouTube channels and users Create playlists to organize videos and group videos together Why Do Teens Like YouTube? YouTube is a free to use service and a can be a great space for teens to discover things they like. For many young people, YouTube is used to watch music videos, comedy shows, how to guides, recipes, hacks and more. Teens also use the video-sharing service to follow their favourite vloggers (video blogger), subscribe to other YouTubers and celebrities they are interested in.     Age Restrictions To set up a YouTube account users must be 18 years of age or 13+ with parental consent. Update: Under the new E.U General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ireland has now set the Digital Age of Consent to 16 years old. This means young people under the age of 16 in Ireland are not allowed to access this platform.  However, users do not need to sign-in to access the website or to view videos. There is, however, a YouTube kids version now available to download for free. YouTube kids is designed for children aged  3-8 years old and make it easier for children and