{"id":29333,"date":"2024-01-24T01:30:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T08:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=29333"},"modified":"2024-03-13T00:31:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T06:31:39","slug":"change-youtube-handle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/change-youtube-handle","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your YouTube Handle or URL? Quick Method"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right YouTube handle can feel like a balancing act between expressing your unique identity and ensuring it aligns with your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be struggling with a current handle that doesn&#8217;t quite fit anymore &#8211; it&#8217;s either too quirky, outdated, or doesn&#8217;t reflect the content you&#8217;re now passionate about creating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing it isn&#8217;t just about a new name; it&#8217;s about realigning your channel&#8217;s first impression with your evolved content and goals. A well-chosen handle can be a powerful tool in making your channel more memorable and searchable, directly impacting your growth and audience connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">What Is<\/span> A YouTube Handle or YouTube URL?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A YouTube handle or URL is your channel&#8217;s web address on YouTube, making it easy for viewers to find and share your content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>It appears in a simple format:<\/strong> &#8220;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@channelname\/&#8221;.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of it as your online identity on YouTube. It&#8217;s how viewers find you, share your channel, and refer back to your content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a clear and memorable handle or URL is vital for building a strong online presence, as it&#8217;s often the first point of contact between your channel and potential subscribers. A well-chosen URL reflects your brand and makes it easier for your audience to remember and locate your channel amidst the millions of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Does Having a <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Custom Handle Matter?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custom handle can greatly enhance your YouTube channel&#8217;s identity and accessibility, making it a key element in your digital branding strategy. Here are <strong>some of the reasons<\/strong> why you may want to have a custom YouTube handle:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Brand Consistency:<\/strong> It ensures your channel&#8217;s URL matches your brand or channel name, creating a cohesive and professional appearance.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Easy Recall:<\/strong> A custom URL is typically shorter and more memorable, making it easier for viewers to remember and revisit your channel.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Improved Shareability:<\/strong> A concise and clear URL can be easily shared, both verbally and through social media, increasing your channel&#8217;s reach.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Enhanced Marketing:<\/strong> A custom URL can be used in marketing materials, business cards, or email signatures, providing a direct link to your YouTube content.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Search Engine Optimization:<\/strong> A URL that includes your channel name or relevant keywords can improve your channel&#8217;s visibility in search engine results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What Are the Requirements To <\/span>Get A Custom Handle?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain a custom handle for your YouTube channel, there are specific requirements and guidelines you must follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #5339D3\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h3><strong>1. Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<p>To qualify for a custom handle, your channel needs to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Have at least <strong>100 subscribers.<\/strong><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Be more than <strong>30 days old.<\/strong><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Must display both an <strong>uploaded profile picture and banner image.<\/strong><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #5339D3\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h3><strong>2. Guidelines For Naming<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<p>Your chosen handle should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Be 3-30 characters long.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Optionally include underscores (_), hyphens (-), or periods (.).<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Avoid resembling a URL or phone number.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Not already be in use.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Adhere to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/9288567?hl?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube&#8217;s Community Guidelines<\/a>.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #5339D3\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h3><strong>3. Best Practices For Choosing A Handle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<p>When selecting a handle, choose one that reflects your public identity on YouTube. Keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Handles aren&#8217;t case-sensitive.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Avoid violent, offensive, sexualized, or spammy handles.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> YouTube prohibits the sale or transfer of handles.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Violation of Community Guidelines can result in YouTube revoking and replacing your handle.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How Do I<span style=\"color: #5339d3;\"> Change My YouTube Handle or URL?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<style>.codegena{position:relative;width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:56.27198%;}.codegena iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}\/*Youtube Embed Code : Created with Codegena.com *\/<\/style>\n<div class=\"codegena\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rT8yaGiPSEk?&amp;theme=dark&amp;autohide=2&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"500\" height=\"294\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.8em;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nYou can manage your handle through YouTube Studio or directly at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/handle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">youtube.com\/handle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where viewing and editing options are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that you have the flexibility to update your YouTube handle up to <strong>twice within a two-week period.<\/strong> When you change it, YouTube reserves your old handle for <strong>14 days<\/strong>, giving you the option to revert back. Both the old and new handle URLs will be functional during this time. After 14 days, if not reclaimed, your previous handle becomes available for others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Do I Change My YouTube Handle <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Manually?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>On a Computer\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #1:<\/strong> Log into <strong>YouTube Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17180\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Open-YouTube-Studio-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open YouTube Studio\" width=\"578\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #2: <\/strong>Select &#8216;<strong>Customization<\/strong>&#8216; from the left menu, then choose &#8216;<strong>Basic info<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29515\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Customization.jpg\" alt=\"Customization\" width=\"889\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Customization.jpg 889w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Customization-600x263.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Customization-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #3: <\/strong>Your current handle is visible under &#8216;<strong>Handle<\/strong>&#8216;. To change it, simply <strong>edit the text<\/strong> field.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29516\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit-the-Text.jpg\" alt=\"Edit the Text\" width=\"823\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit-the-Text.jpg 823w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit-the-Text-600x276.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit-the-Text-768x353.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #4: <\/strong>Confirm the change by clicking &#8216;<strong>PUBLISH<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PUBLISH.jpg\" alt=\"PUBLISH\" width=\"1198\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PUBLISH.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PUBLISH-600x248.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PUBLISH-900x372.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PUBLISH-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>On Mobile Devices\ud83d\udcf1<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #1: <\/strong>Open the YouTube app and <strong>tap your profile picture.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-29555\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Profile-Picture-600x373.jpg\" alt=\"Profile Picture\" width=\"600\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Profile-Picture-600x373.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Profile-Picture-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Profile-Picture.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #2: <\/strong>Go to &#8216;<strong>Your Channel<\/strong>&#8216; and then &#8216;<strong>Edit Channel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-29557\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Your-Channel-600x404.jpg\" alt=\"Your Channel\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Your-Channel-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Your-Channel-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Your-Channel.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #3: <\/strong>Find the &#8216;<strong>Handle<\/strong>&#8216; section. To edit, tap &#8216;<strong>Edit<\/strong>&#8216; next to your current handle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-29553\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit-600x495.jpg\" alt=\"Edit\" width=\"600\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit-600x495.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Edit.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #4: <\/strong>Enter your <strong>new handle<\/strong>. If it&#8217;s not available, YouTube will suggest alternatives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-29554\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/New-Handle-600x411.jpg\" alt=\"New Handle\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/New-Handle-600x411.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/New-Handle-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/New-Handle.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #5: <\/strong>Save your new handle by tapping &#8216;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-29556\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Save-600x529.jpg\" alt=\"Save\" width=\"600\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Save-600x529.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Save-768x677.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Save.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Why Is My <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Handle Not Available?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the handle you want is unavailable, it&#8217;s typically for <strong>one of two reasons:<\/strong> either it&#8217;s already been chosen by another channel, or it doesn&#8217;t align with YouTube&#8217;s handle naming guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of your old, bland YouTube URL? 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