{"id":9819,"date":"2022-07-13T07:20:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9819"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:20:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:20:48","slug":"how-to-change-the-name-of-your-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-the-name-of-your-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"How to Change the Name of 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-69e90f8cad599\" 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-69e90f8cad599\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e90f8cad599\" ><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-the-name-of-your-youtube-channel\/#How_to_Change_the_Name_of_Your_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"How to Change the Name of Your YouTube Channel\">How to Change the Name of 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-change-the-name-of-your-youtube-channel\/#Changing_the_name_of_your_youtube_channel_does_not_change_your_channels_URL\" title=\"Changing the name of your youtube channel does not change your channel&#8217;s URL\">Changing the name of your youtube channel does not change your channel&#8217;s URL<\/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-the-name-of-your-youtube-channel\/#Changing_it_to_a_brand_account\" title=\"Changing it to a brand account\">Changing it to a brand account<\/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-the-name-of-your-youtube-channel\/#Changing_it_to_a_business_account\" title=\"Changing it to a business account\">Changing it to a business account<\/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-the-name-of-your-youtube-channel\/#Changing_it_to_a_personal_account\" title=\"Changing it to a personal account\">Changing it to a personal account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_the_Name_of_Your_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>How to Change the Name of Your YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to change the name of your youtube channel\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/6UVukC2.png\"> <\/p>\n<p>The first step to change the name of your YouTube channel is to sign into YouTube and click on your avatar. From there, click Settings and click on Edit. Click Google. Your new name will be displayed across YouTube and Google&#8217;s other products. Finally, confirm your change by clicking Save. Your channel name will now be the same as its URL, which will be your channel&#8217;s new name. This process is completely free and will allow you to easily switch between a personal or brand account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_the_name_of_your_youtube_channel_does_not_change_your_channels_URL\"><\/span>Changing the name of your youtube channel does not change your channel&#8217;s URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the name of your YouTube channel does NOT change the URL of your YouTube channel. You can change the name of your YouTube channel by using the YouTube Studio desktop or mobile app. To do so, sign in to YouTube. Select &#8220;Your channel&#8221; from the drop-down menu. Click &#8220;Customize Channel&#8221; to edit the name of your channel. Be sure to change the URL before you save your changes.<\/p>\n<p>You can change the name of your YouTube channel at any time. Changing the URL only works if you have a Google account. You can change your YouTube channel&#8217;s URL three times in a year. To change the URL of your channel, first log into YouTube using your Google account or create a new one. Once you log in, click on the channel icon. From the side menu, click on &#8220;Your videos.&#8221; Scroll down to &#8220;Customize your channel&#8221; and click on the tab labelled &#8220;Basic information.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_it_to_a_brand_account\"><\/span>Changing it to a brand account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a YouTube channel, you should change its name. If your old YouTube account is named Justin Brown&#8217;s Super Awesome Channel, you should change it to a brand account. Personal accounts are limited by their names and can only be managed by a single person. If you would like to change your YouTube channel name, follow these 10 steps. Then, you will be able to use the same URL.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to sign in to your YouTube account. Go to Settings and select View advanced settings. If you don&#8217;t have an account yet, you can create one. In the Advanced Settings tab, select Move channel to a brand account. Once you have an account, you will be prompted to enter a password. Once you have entered a password, you are all set to make the change.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_it_to_a_business_account\"><\/span>Changing it to a business account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To change the name of your YouTube channel, you must create a new brand account or switch your personal one. To switch your account, go to your YouTube profile and click on the Settings link. Once there, you&#8217;ll see a drop-down menu, select &#8220;Switch accounts.&#8221; Click on the option to change the name of your account and choose a business-branded account. After that, you&#8217;ll see a new option to &#8220;Move channel to a business account.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If you are not already a business, a brand-named YouTube account is the best way to go. YouTube has a separate sign-in page for business-named accounts, which makes it easier to keep track of all your videos. It also has a dedicated advertising department, which can help you market your brand to a larger audience. The name you choose for your business is very important. Once you have changed it, you can make it look professional.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_it_to_a_personal_account\"><\/span>Changing it to a personal account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the name of your YouTube channel is a simple process. First, you should login to your Google account. To do this, you can use the search bar in Google to find your YouTube login page. After you&#8217;re logged in, tap on your profile picture to change the name of your channel. After that, tap on &#8220;Edit channel,&#8221; and enter your new name in the new field.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to rename your Google account, you can change the name of your YouTube channel to a new one. To do this, go to YouTube Studio and open your account in a web browser. You&#8217;ll need to confirm your request to change your channel&#8217;s name. Be sure to keep in mind that you can only change your name three times within 90 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change the Name of Your YouTube Channel The first step to change the name of your YouTube channel is to sign into YouTube and click on your avatar. From there, click Settings and click on Edit. Click Google. 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