12 safety tips you should know as a YouTuber or TikToker

Online video production and sharing have opened up new possibilities for creators, marketers, and educators, and is a powerful tool for reaching and engaging with audiences around the world. Learn about salient ways to keep up with safety.

Online video production has become increasingly popular due to the rise of online content consumption. There are a variety of tools and platforms available for creating and sharing online videos, ranging from mobile apps such as Adobe Premiere Rush to desktop video editors like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

Many online video production tools offer collaborative features, allowing multiple members of a team to work on a video project simultaneously and share their progress with one another. Some collaborative video editing tools include Evercast, Wipster, Frame.io, and Adobe Team Projects.

Once a video is complete, there are numerous platforms and methods for sharing it online, including YouTube, Vimeo, and social media networks like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Online sharing makes it easy to distribute videos to a wide audience and can be an effective way to promote products, services, or ideas.

As a YouTuber, TikToker or vlogger, it is important to take steps to protect your online presence. Here are a few tips to consider:

General safety

  1. Set your profile to private: This will prevent anyone who isn’t following you from seeing your content.
  2. Be mindful of what you post: Avoid posting personal information or content that could put you or others at risk.
  3. Be cautious of strangers: Don’t accept friend requests or engage with individuals you don’t know or trust.
  4. Monitor your comments: Delete any negative or harmful comments from your posts, and consider turning off comments if necessary.
  5. Report inappropriate content: If you come across inappropriate content, report it to the platform immediately.
  6. Be aware of app settings: Review and adjust the privacy and security settings on both YouTube and TikTok to better protect your safety.
  7. Keep personal information private: Never share your phone number, address, or other personal information on either platform.
  8. Limit screen time: Set limits on how much time you spend on these platforms to avoid potential addiction or negative impact on your mental health.
  9. Avoid posting content that violates community guidelines: YouTube and TikTok have guidelines in place to protect users from harmful content. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these guidelines and avoid posting content that could result in disciplinary action or punishment.
  10. Use reliable sources for information: It’s important to get information about safety tips from credible and trustworthy sources, such as official guidelines from YouTube and TikTok.
  11. Talk to a trusted adult about any concerns: If you’re uncomfortable or have any concerns about your safety, talk to a trusted adult or seek help from a professional.
  12. Be kind and respectful: Treat others on the platforms with kindness and respect, and avoid engaging in bullying or harassment.

Precautions

  • Create strong password.
  • Protect your password from unauthorized use .
  • Create and manage strong, unique passwords.
  • Never share your sign-in info.
  • Activate 2FA (2Factor Authentication) or 2-Step Verification.
  • Add or update account recovery options.
  • Remove suspicious people from your account access.
  • Remove access of sites and apps you don’t need.
  • Ensure your systems are up-to-date.

Avoid suspicious requests

  • Don’t reply to suspicious emails, texts, instant messages, webpages, or phone calls that ask for your personal or financial info.
  • Don’t click links in emails, messages, webpages, or pop-ups from untrustworthy websites or senders.
  • YouTube emails only come from @youtube.com or @google.com addresses.
  • TikTok emails only come from @tiktok.com
  • The in-app support feature from the app may be easier to get support or learn more of the platform.

Remember, as a vlogger, you have a public persona, and it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your online presence.

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