Change your channel name and description
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- From the left-hand menu, select Customisation. Basic info.
- Click Edit to update your channel name.
- Enter your new channel description.
- Click PUBLISH.
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Can I change my YouTube name?
Yes, you can rename your YouTube channel, and it couldn’t be easier. YouTube creators can more easily change their profile name and picture now, without changing their Google account information.The change will help keep your YouTube name and content separate from your Google services, such as Gmail and Google Docs.
How do I change my name as it appears on YouTube?
Change your channel name
- In the mobile app, tap your profile picture .
- Tap Your Channel.
- Tap Edit Channel .
- Enter your updated name and tap OK.
Can you change YouTube name without changing Google name?
YouTube creators with both personal accounts and brand accounts can change the name of their channel without changing their Google account name. These changes can be made from either YouTube Studio on desktop or the YouTube mobile app.Click Edit to update your channel name.
How often can I change my YouTube name?
3 times every 90 days
Note: You can only change your channel name 3 times every 90 days. After changing your name, it may take a few days for the new name to update and display across your YouTube.
How do I hide my real name on YouTube?
Click your profile picture, select “YouTube Settings,” and then click “Create a New Channel.” On the setup screen, you can name the new channel anything you want; your personal name won’t appear anywhere on the channel.
Does changing YouTube channel name affect?
There are no side effects that I’m aware of to changing your channel name, image and logo. I have done it before with a channel of mine and noticed no changes. The only thing to be aware of is your custom URL.
Where do I change my channel name?
In the mobile app, tap your profile picture . Tap Your channel. Tap Edit Channel . Enter your updated name and tap OK.
Can two Youtubers have the same name?
You cannot have the exact same channel name (as entered in your youtube credentials). It is like with email addresses. You have to add a number or sign or whatever, if you want that name but it is taken already.
Why is YouTube showing my real name?
You can follow these steps: In YouTube, click on the down arrow on the top right hand corner next to your profile picture. Under “Google account”, click on “Profile”. Assuming you have your Google+ account created, click on your name in the profile page and change it to your desired name accordingly.
Is your YouTube name permanent?
You can only change your YouTube username once. After that, it is permanent.On any page on YouTube, click on your avatar in the top right corner.
How do I find out my YouTube channel name?
You can see your channel’s user and channel IDs in your advanced account settings on a computer or mobile browser.
- Sign in to YouTube.
- In the top right, click your profile picture Settings .
- From the left menu, select Advanced settings.
- You’ll see your channel’s user and channel IDs.