How to Turn on the Comments on YouTube Studio
- George Apostolov
How to Turn on the Comments on YouTube Studio: step-by-step guide
Head over to the left-side panel and click 'Settings'.
Choose 'Community Moderation' from the list of options.
After that, click the 'Defaults' tab.
Tap the 'Comments' menu under Comments on Your Channel.
Subsequently, pick 'On' from the choices.
Once done, click 'Save' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the comments on the YouTube Studio will be turned on. Your viewers can now add comments to your public videos.
Quick answer: 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.
About this YouTube tutorial
Enable viewer comments on YouTube public videos by updating default settings in YouTube Studio. This guide shows how to turn on the Comments on YouTube Studio in 7 steps, starting with "Head over to the left-side panel and click 'Settings'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the comments on the YouTube Studio will be turned on. You...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real YouTube interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to turn on the Comments on YouTube Studio?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your YouTube data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under YouTube. Related guides: How to Update the Location on YouTube Studio, How to Upload a Video to YouTube Studio and How to Upload Shorts on YouTube Studio. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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