{"id":9016,"date":"2022-07-13T06:44:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9016"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:44:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:44:51","slug":"how-to-change-name-in-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-name-in-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Name in YouTube"},"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-6a6fbd2622e19\" 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-6a6fbd2622e19\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6fbd2622e19\" ><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-change-name-in-youtube\/#How_to_Change_Name_in_YouTube\" title=\"How to Change Name in YouTube\">How to Change Name in YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-name-in-youtube\/#YouTube_username_change_can_lead_to_frustration\" title=\"YouTube username change can lead to frustration\">YouTube username change can lead to frustration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-name-in-youtube\/#Changing_your_YouTube_channel_name_without_changing_your_Google_account_name\" title=\"Changing your YouTube channel name without changing your Google account name\">Changing your YouTube channel name without changing your Google account name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-name-in-youtube\/#Changing_your_YouTube_channel_name\" title=\"Changing your YouTube channel name\">Changing your YouTube channel name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-name-in-youtube\/#Changing_your_YouTube_description\" title=\"Changing your YouTube description\">Changing your YouTube description<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Name_in_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Change Name in YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/4f6TIjM.jpg\" alt=\"how to change name in youtube\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you are not satisfied with the name of your YouTube channel, you may want to change it. You can do so on the desktop version or on the mobile app. If you have been verified, you will lose your verification checkmark when you change your name. To regain the checkmark, you will need to apply for it again. YouTube changes the rules for its channel verification periodically to better serve users. Here are some steps to change your channel name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_username_change_can_lead_to_frustration\"><\/span>YouTube username change can lead to frustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a YouTube creator, you&#8217;ll know how frustrating it can be to change your channel name. You&#8217;ve spent weeks perfecting your video production skills only to have your channel&#8217;s name be different from your actual name. This may seem unfair, but YouTube does allow you to change your name as long as you use the same name on Google+. The same goes for your channel&#8217;s name. To avoid frustration, follow these steps to change your YouTube username.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in changing your YouTube username is to contact all your subscribers and let them know that the name of your channel has changed. They may not recognize your new name. If this is the case, they might unsubscribe. It&#8217;s important to notify subscribers of the change so they can opt-out if they no longer recognize the new name. If you&#8217;ve lost your verification sign, you&#8217;ll need to re-apply for one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_YouTube_channel_name_without_changing_your_Google_account_name\"><\/span>Changing your YouTube channel name without changing your Google account name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your YouTube channel name used to be a complicated process, but not anymore. Changing the name of your channel no longer requires you to change the name of your Google account. You can make changes to your YouTube channel without having to change your Google account name, and the whole process is simple and straightforward. However, you should consider certain factors before you make the change. Here are some of those factors.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, make sure that you have a separate Google account. This way, you&#8217;ll avoid any confusion if you want to change the name of your YouTube channel. The name of your Google account is what your YouTube channel will appear as, and this is important as it is your public persona. You&#8217;ll need to backup your YouTube channel&#8217;s URL to prevent this from happening. Make sure you also change the name of your profile picture if you want to use the same image across all your services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_YouTube_channel_name\"><\/span>Changing your YouTube channel name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can change the name of your YouTube channel with the help of the YouTube studio. First, you need to open your channel. Click the icon with a pencil in the upper right corner. Then, select &#8220;Settings&#8221; from the menu. Next, select &#8220;Change channel name.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To change your channel name, you must first find out whether you can already use the same name for different channels. For example, if you are a movie channel, you may want to avoid using the same name on other channels. For this reason, you should also make sure that the name you have chosen is available on all platforms, including YouTube. Otherwise, you may end up being branded by other YouTubers or brands.<\/p>\n<p>Changing your YouTube channel name should not be done in haste, as your new name will be visible to both existing subscribers and potential new viewers. This could make it difficult to find your channel in searches. Nonetheless, your old name will remain in the channel&#8217;s titles beneath the videos. Therefore, you should consider the new name carefully and do not make any sudden changes until your viewers are used to it. This may take time, so be sure to choose a new name that will make your channel look more appealing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_YouTube_description\"><\/span>Changing your YouTube description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can change the text of your YouTube description by editing it. To do this, first visit the Customize Channel section on your channel dashboard. Click the pencil icon in the top right corner. Then click the Action tab and then select the description you would like to change. Choose the text you want to change, either by copying it from another site or typing it in manually. Using the right word choice will help your viewers find your video more easily.<\/p>\n<p>The layout of your YouTube description can be changed. You can also change the layout and branding of your channel. Make sure to use strong words and relevant keywords to make your description more interesting to your viewers. Remember that the more compelling your description is, the more likely people will subscribe to your channel. So, take your time and optimize your YouTube description. Here are some best practices to follow when changing your YouTube description. This is vital for your channel&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Name in YouTube If you are not satisfied with the name of your YouTube channel, you may want to change it. 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