2024-10-20 12:56:23 +00:00
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# how to configure a cobalt instance for youtube
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if you get various errors when attempting to download videos that are:
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publicly available, not region locked, and not age-restricted;
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then your instance's ip address may have bad reputation.
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in this case you have to use disposable google accounts.
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there's no other known workaround as of time of writing this document.
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> [!CAUTION]
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> **NEVER** use your personal google account for downloading videos via any means.
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> you can use any google accounts that you're willing to sacrifice,
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> but be prepared to have them **permanently suspended**.
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>
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> we recommend that you use accounts that don't link back to your personal google account or identity, just in case.
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>
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> use incognito mode when signing in.
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> we also recommend using vpn/proxy services (such as [mullvad](https://mullvad.net/)).
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1. if you haven't done it already, clone the cobalt repo, go to the cloned directory, and run `pnpm install`
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2024-10-20 21:12:35 +00:00
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2. run `pnpm -C api token:youtube`
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3. follow instructions, use incognito mode in your browser when signing in.
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i cannot stress this enough, but again, **DO NOT USE YOUR PERSONAL GOOGLE ACCOUNT**.
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2024-10-20 12:59:07 +00:00
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4. once you have the oauth token, add it to `youtube_oauth` in your cookies file.
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you can see an [example here](/docs/examples/cookies.example.json).
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you can have several account tokens in this file, if you like.
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5. all done! enjoy freedom.
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### liability
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you're responsible for any damage done to any of your google accounts or any other damages. you do this by yourself and at your own risk.
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