# How to Turn on the Comments on YouTube Studio

> To turn on comments in YouTube Studio, click Settings in the left-side panel, choose Community Moderation, select the Defaults tab, tap the Comments menu under Comments on Your Channel, pick On, and click Save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-turn-on-the-comments-on-youtube-studio/
Apps: YouTube
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5018ab56e05a00ffcb8d/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head over to the left-side panel and click 'Settings'.
2. Choose 'Community Moderation' from the list of options.
3. After that, click the 'Defaults' tab.
4. Tap the 'Comments' menu under Comments on Your Channel.
5. Subsequently, pick 'On' from the choices.
6. Once done, click 'Save' to apply the changes.
7. After completing these steps, the comments on the YouTube Studio will be turned on. Your viewers can now add comments to your public videos.