{"id":9913,"date":"2022-07-13T07:26:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9913"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:26:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:26:27","slug":"how-do-i-change-my-youtube-channel-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-youtube-channel-name","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Change My YouTube Channel Name?"},"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-6a4e776a23fb0\" 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-6a4e776a23fb0\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e776a23fb0\" ><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-do-i-change-my-youtube-channel-name\/#How_Do_I_Change_My_YouTube_Channel_Name\" title=\"How Do I Change My YouTube Channel Name?\">How Do I Change My YouTube Channel Name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-youtube-channel-name\/#Custom_URL_feature_makes_your_YouTube_channel_URL_friendlier_to_users\" title=\"Custom URL feature makes your YouTube channel URL friendlier to users\">Custom URL feature makes your YouTube channel URL friendlier to users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-youtube-channel-name\/#Benefits_of_setting_up_a_brand_account_to_separate_your_YouTube_channel_from_your_Google_account\" title=\"Benefits of setting up a brand account to separate your YouTube channel from your Google account\">Benefits of setting up a brand account to separate your YouTube channel from your Google account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-youtube-channel-name\/#Time_it_takes_to_change_your_YouTube_channel_name\" title=\"Time it takes to change your YouTube channel name\">Time it takes to change your YouTube channel name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Change_My_YouTube_Channel_Name\"><\/span>How Do I Change My YouTube Channel Name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Gz1y9iW.jpg\" alt=\"how to change my youtube channel name\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering, &#8220;How do I change my YouTube channel name?&#8221;, you&#8217;re not alone. If you&#8217;re thinking of rebranding your channel, it&#8217;s an important decision that requires a bit of trial and error. One way to find a better name is by writing down words associated with your content or goal. From there, you can cut and move words until you find the perfect fit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Custom_URL_feature_makes_your_YouTube_channel_URL_friendlier_to_users\"><\/span>Custom URL feature makes your YouTube channel URL friendlier to users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can make your YouTube channel URL friendlier to users by using the Custom URL feature. If you&#8217;re unsure how to use this feature, follow these steps. First, make sure your channel is at least 30 days old and has a banner image and profile picture. Second, define the categories for your videos, whether they&#8217;re made for kids or adults. Third, select a custom URL that is at least two characters long.<\/p>\n<p>In order to use the Custom URL feature, you need to make sure that you are eligible for this feature. To do this, go to the Settings tab of your YouTube account. Click on the Advanced Settings tab. Here, you&#8217;ll see a drop-down box that contains your eligibility for a Custom URL. Then, simply type your custom URL in the box below the auto-generated one. Click &#8216;Publish&#8217; when you&#8217;re ready. Before publishing your new URL, make sure to read the terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p>A custom URL can be difficult to remember. Often, your channel URL is just random digits and characters that are difficult to remember. If you&#8217;d like your YouTube channel URL to be more user-friendly, use the Custom URL feature. The YouTube URL is available in Basic Info, Customization, and Advanced Settings. By changing the URL, you&#8217;ll have a more recognizable name and a more memorable URL.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_setting_up_a_brand_account_to_separate_your_YouTube_channel_from_your_Google_account\"><\/span>Benefits of setting up a brand account to separate your YouTube channel from your Google account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important benefits of setting up a brand account is having access to analytics and other reporting features. The latter allows you to analyze data on watch time, audience engagement, demographics, and revenue. Such information is vital for maximizing the potential of your YouTube videos. A brand account can be created with a Google username and password. You can then proceed to create your YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>Another major benefit of setting up a brand account is that it will allow you to separate your personal YouTube account from your business&#8217;s YouTube account. If you have multiple employees who use YouTube on a daily basis, you may not want to share your login credentials with them. Additionally, setting up a brand account will allow you to share control of your channel with others. It&#8217;s not just better for your YouTube channel; it&#8217;s a wise decision for your business&#8217;s long-term marketing success.<\/p>\n<p>While you should keep the non-brand account, you can remove access to the new one. Setting up a brand account will also make it easier for you to manage permissions on the channel. You can manage access to YouTube Studio from your brand account and not have to worry about permissions on your channel. Additionally, your existing users will be copied to the new channel permissions. However, if you don&#8217;t have a Google account, you can always create a new account with a new email address.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_it_takes_to_change_your_YouTube_channel_name\"><\/span>Time it takes to change your YouTube channel name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the name of your YouTube channel is a big step, but one that should be carefully thought out. Changing a YouTube channel&#8217;s name can have negative consequences, and your new handle should reflect the quality of your content. Otherwise, a long-established YouTube audience may simply ignore your videos, or forget who you are altogether. So, here are a few tips to help you decide on a new name:<\/p>\n<p>First, sign in to your YouTube account. Once you&#8217;re logged in, click your avatar and then Settings. Then, click edit. Click Google to confirm your change. Your new YouTube channel name will be visible across all of Google&#8217;s products. Once you&#8217;re done, you&#8217;ll need to confirm your new name in order to complete the process. This may take a few days, so don&#8217;t expect results instantly.<\/p>\n<p>After signing in to your YouTube account, click on the profile icon and change the name of your channel. Select the name you want and click the &#8220;Publish&#8221; button. Be careful, though, because your verification badge will be removed if you change the name of your channel. The process will also require you to reapply for verification, so take note of this before you do it. Make sure to change the name on your channel before uploading any new content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do I Change My YouTube Channel Name? If you&#8217;re wondering, &#8220;How do I change my YouTube channel name?&#8221;, you&#8217;re not alone. If you&#8217;re thinking of rebranding your channel, it&#8217;s an important decision that requires a bit of trial and error. 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