How to Create or Change YouTube Handle

With the new features Google has always been introducing for you, now you may have YouTube Handle. It is similar to Twitter or Instagram username. That makes it unique for other channels. You will surely want to know how to create or change YouTube Handle.

How to Create or Change YouTube Handle

In this article we will share simple and easy methods with you to create and change YouTube Handles and get more facilitated.

How to Create or Change YouTube Handle

Here are the ways described to create and change your YouTube Handles. 

Use Official Mail to Create or Change YouTube Handle

To create a Handle for your YouTube channel, first you will receive an official mail from YouTube on your registered email address. After receiving the mail you will have to follow these steps:

  1. Open the official mail that YouTube has sent you on your registered email address.
  2. From the email tap on Choose the Handle button that will take you to the page where you will create the handle for your channel.
  3. There, you may select Change Handle button, or go with the handle YouTube has auto-generated for you.
  4. Now, type in the Handle you want to create to check if it is available.
  5. After getting the available Handle, click Confirm Selection.
That's it, now your YouTube channel can be tagged in the comments, video description, shared via web and social media posts by you or your fans. This is the best ever change YouTube made to help creators gain more traffic.

Use Creator Studio to Create or Change Handle 

You may use YouTube Creator Studio to create or change YouTube Handle without waiting for official mail. Here is how to do:
  1. On your smartphone or PC visit the YouTube Creator Studio Website.
  2. Sign in to your account, from the menu in the left go to the Customization tab.
  3. Click the Basic Info tab.
  4. From the text field above the description box, select to create the Handle for your YouTube channel.

You have done.

So, this article was a guide to tell you how to create or change your YouTube Handle for your channel in simple and easy way.

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