{"id":13811,"date":"2023-06-21T00:10:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T06:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=13811"},"modified":"2024-03-13T00:52:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T06:52:39","slug":"how-to-change-youtube-channel-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-channel-name","title":{"rendered":"How To Change YouTube Channel Name (Desktop & Mobile)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The name of your YouTube channel is an important asset to your brand. It should be synonymous with your content as well as your identity as a creator so that when users see it or want to search for it, they recognize it immediately as belonging to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your YouTube channel name is not exactly appropriate for your brand, your identity, or the direction your content is headed, then it might make sense for you to change it.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s possible to alter the name of your YouTube channel from both the desktop version of the platform and the app. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to change your YouTube channel name step by step using your computer and your mobile device.<\/span><\/p>\n

But before we get to that, there\u2019s something important about changing your channel name that verified YouTube creators absolutely must know beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

An Important Note for Verified YouTube Channels<\/b><\/h2>\n

Listen up, verified creators! And no, we\u2019re not talking about channels that have verified their identity with 2-step verification. This is something totally different.<\/span><\/p>\n

Channels that are verified have<\/span> applied for a verification badge from YouTube<\/span><\/a>. To be eligible for a verification badge, you must have a minimum of 100,000 subscribers (although there are exceptions to this rule). You must also pass YouTube\u2019s review of your profile for authenticity and completeness with flying colors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once your YouTube channel gets approved for a verification badge, you get a little checkmark next to your name. This shows viewers that you\u2019re genuine and impresses ad partners.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re already verified and you\u2019re thinking about changing your channel name, STOP!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you alter your channel name in any way, you will lose your verification status! Then you\u2019ll have to reapply and go through the review process all over again.<\/span><\/p>\n

If changing your channel name is that important to you, then losing your verification badge may not seem like a huge loss \u2013 especially if you\u2019re able to get it back again after reapplying. But it\u2019s important that you\u2019re aware that you <\/span>will <\/b>lose it and have a game plan in place for regaining your status.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Things To Consider Before Changing Your YouTube Channel Name<\/b><\/h2>\n

Aside from losing your verification badge, here are a few other things to consider before you go ahead and change your YouTube channel name.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Your Channel\u2019s Branding Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you change the name of your YouTube channel, then, for the sake of consistency, you should be prepared to change all your YouTube channel\u2019s branding materials. These include your logo, banner, profile picture, video watermark, About section, and possibly even your video titles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, anything on your channel that shows your channel name will need to be updated.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Your Subscribers\u2019 Awareness of the Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You should make sure that your subscribers are aware that you changed or are planning on changing your channel name. That way, they don\u2019t become confused or think they\u2019re following the wrong creator when you show up in their feed under a new name.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Your other Social Media Accounts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to changing all the branding materials on your YouTube channel to match the new name, you should also consider changing the names on all your other social media accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once again, this will help you maintain a uniform image for your brand, so that all your followers and sponsors on every platform will recognize you.<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Change YouTube Channel Name on Desktop<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you know the potential pitfall of changing your channel name if you\u2019re a verified creator, we can move on to how to make the change.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start by teaching you how to<\/span> change your YouTube channel name<\/span><\/a> on your desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Step #1: <\/b>Sign into your YouTube account and go to YouTube Studio.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Click<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

Step #2: <\/b>Select <\/span>Customization from the left-hand menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

Step #3: <\/b>Select <\/span>Basic info.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

Step #4: <\/b>Type in your new channel name and channel description.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Channel<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\n

Step #5: <\/b>Click <\/span>Publish.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Publish\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

How To Change YouTube Channel Name on Mobile App<\/b><\/h2>\n