{"id":7663,"date":"2022-07-13T04:50:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7663"},"modified":"2022-07-13T04:50:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:50:29","slug":"how-to-verify-your-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-your-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"How to Verify Your YouTube Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3196eb20752\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3196eb20752\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3196eb20752\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-your-youtube-channel\/#How_to_Verify_Your_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"How to Verify Your YouTube Channel\">How to Verify Your YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-your-youtube-channel\/#Verifying_your_YouTube_account\" title=\"Verifying your YouTube account\">Verifying your YouTube account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-your-youtube-channel\/#Obtaining_a_verification_badge\" title=\"Obtaining a verification badge\">Obtaining a verification badge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-your-youtube-channel\/#Maintaining_a_verification_badge\" title=\"Maintaining a verification badge\">Maintaining a verification badge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-your-youtube-channel\/#Getting_a_verification_badge_after_a_rebranding\" title=\"Getting a verification badge after a rebranding\">Getting a verification badge after a rebranding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Verify_Your_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>How to Verify Your YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/IolAqGh.jpg\" alt=\"how to verify youtube channel\"> <\/p>\n<p>So you want to know how to verify your YouTube channel? There are several things you should keep in mind. Using a stable Internet connection is essential. You will also need a phone number, since the text-messaging option isn&#8217;t available in all countries. Then, you should provide a password or username, as this will help YouTube to find you and verify your account. Finally, make sure to provide your phone number and password carefully, since the verification process might not be very easy in some countries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verifying_your_YouTube_account\"><\/span>Verifying your YouTube account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to have access to extra features on YouTube, you may want to verify your YouTube channel. After verifying your YouTube channel, you can upload videos longer than 15 minutes, use annotations, and add customizable thumbnails. If you don&#8217;t already have this feature, you can do so with a few simple steps. Read on to learn how to verify your YouTube channel. You can do this process through Google&#8217;s support page.<\/p>\n<p>After you have applied to verify your YouTube account, you must meet certain criteria. You must have at least 100,000 subscribers before you can be verified. If you do not have this many subscribers, YouTube may still accept your account. It also takes a certain amount of activity on your account to become verified. Once verified, your channel will have a bolded &#8220;Verified&#8221; next to your brand name. If you&#8217;re not sure whether or not you&#8217;ve reached this threshold, you can report it by clicking &#8220;Report Impersonators&#8221; in the YouTube website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtaining_a_verification_badge\"><\/span>Obtaining a verification badge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obtaining a YouTube verification checkmark doesn&#8217;t need to be difficult. In fact, if your channel has a strong personal brand, you might be able to qualify for verification even if your subscriber count is low. All you have to do is follow the community guidelines. It doesn&#8217;t have to be a high number of subscribers; it can be as low as one.<\/p>\n<p>The verification checkmark is a symbol that tells visitors that the account is real. Without it, your visitors might wonder whether you are a fake or a popular creator. In addition to being a symbol for authenticity, the badge can distinguish your channel from other channels with plagiarised content. However, once you have this badge, you won&#8217;t be able to apply for additional features, milestones, or endorsements.<\/p>\n<p>To obtain a YouTube verification badge, you&#8217;ll need to meet certain criteria. For instance, if you want to make your YouTube channel more official, you&#8217;ll need to have a minimum of 100,000 subscribers. YouTube will accept a smaller number of subscribers if they can verify your channel&#8217;s authenticity and completeness. After obtaining the verification badge, your channel will be displayed in a small gray checkmark next to your channel&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining_a_verification_badge\"><\/span>Maintaining a verification badge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube verified channels don&#8217;t get exclusive perks or features, but the badge does give credibility and prevents fakes. The verification badge is also an easy way to reassure your audience that your content is real. Here&#8217;s how to maintain a verification badge on your YouTube channel. Read on for some tips! The YouTube verification badge is no longer based on subscribers. Now, it is even easier to tell a real channel from a fake one.<\/p>\n<p>The verification badge stays on your YouTube channel, but it can be removed if you violate the rules or change the name of your channel. To prevent this, make sure you&#8217;ve verified the name of your YouTube channel before submitting your application. If your request is declined, YouTube will send you an email to let you know. In such a case, you can leave your email address so that they can contact you directly and give you the necessary information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_a_verification_badge_after_a_rebranding\"><\/span>Getting a verification badge after a rebranding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have recently rebranded your YouTube channel, you may be wondering how to regain your verification badge. Although the process is simple, you should be aware of a few things to avoid. YouTube treats your channel like a business, and it treats the name as part of your identity. Because of this, changing your channel name could affect your ability to market your content. Additionally, if you are planning on changing the quality of your uploaded videos, you may want to think twice before rebranding your YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>First, you should take note of the YouTube verification policy. Verification is an important step in building a trusted online presence. The verification check mark provides legitimacy to your content and helps your subscribers recognize your videos as genuine. It also helps your content get more organic views and monetization. However, beware of fake accounts that may be masquerading as popular or influential. The truth is, fake accounts are not allowed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Verify Your YouTube Channel So you want to know how to verify your YouTube channel? 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