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YouTube activation code expired: get a new one

TV sign-in codes only last a short time on purpose, so that a code seen by someone else soon becomes useless. Getting a new one takes a few seconds.

Updated 12 Nov 2026By the ytbeactivate.tv editors

Quick answer

Press back on the TV remote, choose Sign in again and enter the new code at yt.be/activate right away.

Get a new code

  1. Press Back on the TV remote to leave the sign-in screen.
  2. Choose Sign in, then Sign in with your phone.A new code appears.
  3. Enter it at once.Have yt.be/activate already open on your phone before you ask the TV for the code.

Open yt.be/activate

Opens Google's official page in a new tab. Type your code there, never on any other site.

Beat the timer next time

  • Scan the QR code instead of typing. It saves the most time. How to scan
  • Sign in to Google on your phone first, so you do not need to type a password after the code.
  • For YouTube TV, reload the activation page on the TV to get a new code.

Questions people ask

How long does a YouTube TV code last?

Google does not publish an exact time for the YouTube app. Treat it as a few minutes and enter it straight away.

Why does the code on my TV keep changing?

The TV replaces a code when it runs out. Always use the code on screen right now.