u/One-Bookkeeper-8601

Hi

If your account has been hacked and "Supervision" (Family Link) has been added by the hacker, please follow these rules immediately:

• Stop Automatic Recovery: Do not use standard Google Account recovery forms. If the hacker sees these attempts via their supervisor dashboard, they may permanently delete the account. Once deleted, there is nothing left to recover.
• Privacy Warning: Currently, the hacker can oversee your web activity, including search history, emails, and location data. Limit your use of the account immediately. Change login details for other sensitive websites (banking, social media) to use a different email address + password.
• Data Backup: If you still have any level of access, immediately go to Google Takeout and download a backup of your data.
• Report Abuse/Blackmail: If the hacker uses an u/Gmail.com address to send threats or blackmail you, forward the details to Google’s abuse team: Report Gmail Abuse.
• Use the YouTube Support assisted recovery procedure: Because of the added supervision, the recovery procedure described below is currently the only reliable way to have a human specialist manually review and "unshackle" the account.

 

YouTube Support assisted recovery procedure:

1. Essential Preparation
   • Recovery is only possible through YouTube support pathways. You must have (or be able to obtain) the unique Channel ID and Channel Handle of the YouTube channel associated with your account.
   • 💡 Note: Even if you're not a "YouTuber", a channel is automatically created the moment you comment on a video or create a playlist.
   • Before starting, watch these brief videos to understand your options and how to find your Channel ID and Channel Handle:
     • Hacked Google Account Options | November 2025
     • How To Locate Unique YouTube Channel ID & Why | September 2025
2. Official Recovery Workflow
   • Once you have the Channel ID and Channel Handle, use this official tool to report the hijack. This is the primary way to get a specialist assigned to your case:
     • Report a suspected channel hack to our support team - YouTube Help
3. Alternative Support (Via "X" / Twitter)
   • If the workflow above doesn't work or you get stuck, reach out to u/TeamYouTube on X.
     • Ensure your X profile is Public: Private accounts cannot be seen by support.
     • Start a NEW tweet: Do not create multiple tweets or reply to existing communications, as it may be filtered as spam.
     • Be patient: It may take a few days for a representative to respond.