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No code on the TV? How to find the yt.be/activate code

The code only appears after you choose Sign in with your phone. If you see a keyboard instead, or a blank screen, one of the steps below will fix it.

Updated 12 Nov 2026By the ytbeactivate.tv editors

Where the code is

In the YouTube app, open the side menu, choose Sign in, then Sign in with your phone. The code and QR code are on that screen.

Fixes

  1. Choose the phone option.The remote option shows a keyboard and no code.
  2. Already signed in?Open the profile menu and choose Add account to get a code for another account.
  3. Blank or spinning screen.Check the TV's internet connection, then unplug it for 30 seconds.
  4. Update the YouTube app and the TV's software. Old versions can fail to load the sign-in screen.
  5. Reset the app in YouTube's settings, or reinstall it from the TV's app store.

Device-specific steps: pick your TV.

Ready? Open the official page.

Your TV code goes on Google's page only.

Open yt.be/activate

Questions people ask

I see a keyboard, not a code.

You picked Sign in with your remote. Go back and choose Sign in with your phone to see the code.

YouTube says I am already signed in.

To add another person, open the profile menu and choose Add account. The code appears for the new account.

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