Keynote: It is possible to change YouTube channel name
easily. Here are the steps:
1.
Sign into YouTube Studio.
2.
Select Customization > Profile from
the left menu.
3.
Type in your new channel name.
4.
Click Publish to save your new name.
YouTube is one of the most difficult
places to stick out from the crowds, and you need to come up with different
strategies to beat the algorithm and be popular. First things first! To talk
about visibility and recognition, your channel name pops up. So, your YouTube
channel name is more than just what people see on your profile because it tells
people who you are and what your content is about. If your current name no
longer feels like home or doesn’t fit your videos
anymore, it might be time to change it. The good news is that updating your
YouTube channel name is easy and doesn’t take as much time as you expect. I
promise it won’t affect your Google account, too.
In this short guide, I’ll show you how to change YouTube channel
name on both desktop and mobile versions. You will also find some ideas
on when it’s good to make the switch and what steps to take afterwards. I will
make sure everything is polished and smooth for you.
Changing your YouTube channel name can
bring freshness and new life into your content. And a change can be good in
digital world like YouTube. So, why bother changing your channel’s name? I came
up with some common reasons why YouTube video creators would want to make such
a change:
· Rebranding: If your channel’s focus has shifted in
time, a new name can reflect your current content pivot. This way, you can
present yourself to your viewers better.
· Getting New Audience: A catchy, relevant channel name can
help you appeal to more viewers on your channel.
· Correcting a Mistake: Maybe you chose your new name too
quickly when you were starting, and now it no longer feels right. Don’t worry,
you have the chance to find a new one.
· Reaching more for Search visibility: A more
targeted or niche name can make it easier for people to find your channel when
they search.
Whatever your reason may be, if you
know how to change YouTube
channel name, you can take control of your YouTube brand wisely.
Many video creators, also YouTube
users, prefer using a desktop device to manage their channels or watch videos,
so the desktop can be your first place to change it. Let’s start with the steps
for changing your YouTube channel name on a computer.
1.
Open YouTube and Log In: First, you need to go to YouTube.com and sign into your account. Click
your profile picture at the top in the right corner.
2.
Go to “Your Channel” Part: Choose “Your Channel” to open your channel’s page from the menu at the
dropdown.
3.
Customize: On your
channel page, click the “Customize Channel” button. This will take you to the
YouTube Studio page.
4.
Edit Your Basic Information: In YouTube Studio, see “Basic Info” tab and click on it. Then, click
the pencil item next to your current YouTube channel name.
5.
Now Enter Your New YouTube Channel Name: Write in your brand-new channel name. Then click “Publish” to save the
changes you’ve just made. Voila! You are done!
Remember: You should choose a name that
says this is your content and make sure it is easy to remember. Please don't
use unnecessary symbols or numbers in your channel name like “12345” because
this can make it hard for people to find you. And you don’t want that...
If you work on a mobile device and want
to change your YouTube
channel name, you can follow these steps below.
Steps to Go:
1.
Open the Application: Open the YouTube application on your mobile phone and log in to your
account if you are not already.
2.
Go to Your Channel: Click on your profile icon in the top right part and select “Your
Channel.”
3.
Write Your Brand-New Channel Name: Tap the pencil picture you see next to your channel name. This will
bring a tab to change your name.
4.
Save the Changes: After writing your new channel name, look at the top right part and
save your changes. Voila! You are done!
Remember: You should try to use the
same name for all your social media accounts, so people can easily find and
recognize you everywhere.
You should know that changing your YouTube channel
name is not enough, it’s just the beginning. If you want to optimize
your channel fully into this change, follow these additional steps not to miss
out anything:
Changing
your channel name doesn’t update your channel URL
automatically as you can expect. When you change your channel name, a different
URL makes it easier for people to find your channel again, so please make sure
it is updated it, too.
What does YouTube require to change
your URL?
There are some requirements to update
your URL. Here they are:
· You need to have at least 100 subscribers on your channel.
· Your channel should be 30 days old at least.
· You need to have a profile picture and banner image already uploaded on
your channel.
How
to change your channel’s URL:
· Go to YouTube Studio page.
· Choose the “Basic Info” tab.
· Go down to “Custom URL” and click “Change.”
· Write your new URL here and save your changes. You have a new URL for
your YouTube channel now. Easy peasy, isn’t it?
Being verified on YouTube is so
precious but sadly changing your channel name will affect this. If your channel
was previously verified on YouTube, changing it will remove your verification
badge, unfortunately. Don’t panic! You can do something to prevent it from
happening. Bear with me!
How to Reapply for Verification:
· Go to YouTube’s verification request page.
· Write all the necessary details.
Don’t forget! This reapplying process
for verification can take some time. So be sure your new name is worth waiting
for the new verification and giving this effort. Not to regret your decision
later, think thoroughly.
You are not that sure of your new name
and may want to change again? Beware! Please read this before taking any
action. You can change
your YouTube channel name up to three times in a 90-day period.
Be sure you’re confident about your new name before making the change.
No, it will not. Opposite to what it
was, when you change your YouTube channel name, your Google account name will
not change. Recently, YouTube has separated these two, so your Google account
will stay the same.
No, don’t worry. Your subscribers will
be the same. Otherwise, no one would change it, right? However, it’s a good
idea to let them know about the change beforehand to avoid any confusion.