How to Change Your YouTube Channel Name

If you’ve ever considered changing your YouTube channel name, I’ll show you how in this article.

Changing your YouTube channel name

Before you change your YouTube channel name, there are some things you must know first.

If you are a verified YouTube channel, know that you will lose that checkmark beside your name. In other words, you will lose your verified status.

However, if you’re already set on changing your YouTube name, you can always reapply to be verified again. It’s going to take a longer process, though, so you may as well have to be prepared for that.

If I change my YouTube channel name, will it affect my email, etc.?

Changing your channel name doesn’t necessarily affect the other services associated with your Google Account, such as your GMail and Google Drive. Your name won’t be affected, as well as the other details in your account if you’re using the same one across multiple Google Services. So, if you change your channel name, the name on your email as well as your Google Account name, etc., won’t be affected, unless you change it.

Changing your channel name on YouTube is easy. Here’s how:

1. Step 1

   Go to YouTube, and sign in to your account, if you haven’t already.

2. Step 2

   Find your profile picture or channel logo on the top right corner of the screen and click it.

3. Step 3

   

   On the drop-down menu, select YouTube Studio.

4. Step 4

   

   Select Customization on the left sidebar.

5. Step 5

   

   On the Channel customization page, select the Basic info tab.

6. Step 6

   

   Click the pencil icon and update it to your desired new channel name.

7. Step 7

   Hit Publish.

And you’re done! Check out your channel page to see that the name has been changed. Be noted though that this will not alter the link to your channel that includes your unique channel ID. You can see your channel link at the bottom of the Basic info tab.

It will not affect your custom URL (if you’re eligible for one and you set it prior to changing your channel name, so you might have to claim a matching custom URL to your channels’ new name.

1. Step 1

   Open the YouTube app, and log in to your account, if you haven’t already.

2. Step 2

   Tap your profile icon on the top right corner of the screen.

3. Step 3

   

   Select Your channel from the available options.

4. Step 4

   

   Tap the pencil icon to customize channel.

5. Step 5

   

   Tap again the pencil icon to edit the channel name and update it.

6. Step 6

   

   Click OK to save changes.

Your channel name has now been changed. You can see that reflected once you go back to your channel page on the app.

In some versions of the YouTube mobile app, the process might be a little different. If the version of your YouTube app isn’t the same as above, you can try doing the following:

1. Step 1

   Launch YouTube, and log in to your account if you haven’t already.

2. Step 2 

   Tap your profile picture.

3. Step 3

   Select Your channel among the options.

4. Step 4

   Tap Edit channel.

5. Step 5

   Enter your desired new channel name, and don’t forget to save changes.

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to change your name. Here are some of them:

• Rebranding your channel
• Shifting onto a different niche
• Narrowing down on your topic
• Separating your YouTube persona from your email which may be connected to your personal details
• No reason: you just want a new name

There’s another thing you can do if you’re hesitant to change your channel name. You can create a new channel with a new name while still using the same Google account. That way, you’ll keep the original name and have a new one at the same time.

There are downsides to creating a brand new channel, though. You will have to manage multiple YouTube channels, and it might take time for your new channel to take off. You can always use your first channel to promote your new one, though.