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Change a YouTube Channel Name
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Answer
In YouTube Studio, open Customization > Profile, enter a new channel name, then select Publish. YouTube limits changes and updates may take time.
Check the channel and naming consequences
A YouTube channel name is public and separate from the Google Account name. Sign in to the account that manages the intended channel and switch channels if necessary. YouTube limits how often a name can be changed, and changing it can remove a verification badge.
Open YouTube Studio
On a computer, open YouTube Studio and confirm the channel avatar and name in the interface. Select Customization in the left menu, then open the Profile tab. If YouTube has moved the control, use the channel-profile guidance linked below instead of editing the Google Account name.
Enter the new channel name
Select the name field and enter the exact public name you want. Keep it clear, recognizable, and compliant with YouTube's Community Guidelines. Avoid adding unsupported credentials, impersonating another creator, or changing the name merely to repeat search keywords.
Review related profile details
Check the channel description, handle, links, translations, and branding for references to the old name. A handle is a separate unique identifier and does not automatically change with the channel name, so edit it only if you intentionally want a different channel URL and mention.
Publish the change
Select Publish to save the profile update. Leaving the page without publishing can discard it. YouTube may take several days to display a changed name across the platform, so do not repeatedly edit it simply because one surface still shows the previous name.
Verify the public channel
Open the public channel page in a private or signed-out browser window and check the name, handle, description, and links. Also review recent video pages. If the channel was verified, check its badge status and follow YouTube's verification guidance rather than assuming it will remain.
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If it does not work
- If the name field cannot be edited, verify you selected the correct channel and have sufficient channel permissions.
- If the old name still appears, allow YouTube time to propagate the published change before editing it again.
Sources and verification
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