Whether you want to enable comments for a single video, or apply the changes to your entire channel, read on to learn how to enable comments on YouTube.

Turn On Comments For An Individual Video

You can change comment settings for an individual video from your Content page. You can also change comment settings for multiple videos at once with bulk edits.

Sign in to YouTube and visit YouTube Studio.

From the left menu, select Content.

Click a video’s thumbnail.

Scroll down and click SHOW MORE.

Under “Comments and ratings," select ON.

Click Save.

Turn On Comments For All Future YouTube Videos

To change the comment settings for all new videos and new comments on your channel homepage, follow the steps below.

Sign in to YouTube and visit YouTube Studio.

From the left menu, select Settings.

Select Community > Defaults.

Select your default settings:

• If you have the Community tab: Choose your default settings under “Comments on your channel."
• If you don’t have the Community tab: Choose your default setting for new video uploads under “Comments on your new videos."

Select Save.