How to download YouTube files that require cookies

To download some YouTube videos, you need to use cookies from the site.

They can be obtained by using a plugin for your browser.

If you are using Google Chrome:

  1. Step 1

    Install the Get Cookies plugin (link).

  2. Step 2

    Go to YouTube and log in.

  3. Step 3

    Click on the plugins button and select Get Cookies.

  4. Step 4

    Click Export. You will download a file with the name of this kind: youtube.com_cookies.

  5. Step 5

    In the MP3Studio app go to settings.

  6. Step 6

    In the section about Cookies, select the downloaded file and click “Add”.

  7. Step 7

    Now you can download similar videos. If the error persists, you will need to save the new cookies and add them to MP3Studio.

If you are using Firefox Browser:

  1. Step 1

    Install the Cookies plugin (link).

  2. Step 2

    Go to YouTube and log in.

  3. Step 3

    Click on the Cookies plugin.

  4. Step 4

    Click on the Current Site button. You will download a file with a name of this kind: cookies.

  5. Step 5

    In the MP3Studio app go to settings.

  6. Step 6

    In the section about Cookies, select the downloaded file and click “Add”.

  7. Step 7

    Now you can download similar videos. If the error persists, you will need to save the new cookies and add them to MP3Studio.