Day by day, Youtube is cataloged as the main video platform that exists worldwide, since it offers from the most current music to the latest trends in news, entertainment, games, etc. Reason why, currently has millions of users.
But, apart from being the preferred social video network for most content consumers, it is also considered an ideal platform to advertise and / or earn money. In that sense, many people choose to open your own YouTube channel to strengthen your brand or company.
That is why, it is essential to know how to manage a channel on this site, perfectly, in order to get the most out of it and, of course, to optimize it. Taking into account that, one of the fundamental aspects, consists of modifying the name of the channel to avoid showing the name of your Google account and here, we will teach you how to proceed.
What should I keep in mind when changing the name of my YouTube channel?
Basically a channel YT make reference to that space created on the platform by a user to upload videos or playlists that other members of the social network can observe.
Reason why, it is a profile that It has the possibility of being personalized, freely and thanks to that, is that users have the power to change their name. Now, before proceeding to modify said parameter of any channel on this Google video platform, it is important to take into account some aspects to be able to do it correctly and to avoid future discomfort.
We mention them below:
- Once you modify the name of your channel Youtube, it is likely that take a few days to update and display on the platform.
- Only you can make this change three times. In other words, each time you modify the name of your channel, these possibilities will be subtracted until they are completely exhausted.
- In order to modify the identification of your channel Youtube again, you must wait at least 90 days.
- If you choose to change the name of your account from Google, this change will be reflected in all the services of the platform. As, for example, in Gmail.
- But if you want use a different YouTube name than your Google account, the platform gives you the possibility of creating a brand account to link it on your channel and thus obtain much more personalization.
- In case you have used the channel translations, you have to update them with the new modified name. Taking into account that these translations are those that allow other people who do not live in your country, can understand your content and thus, you will achieve an international audience.
Learn step by step how to change the name of your YouTube channel
After discerning all of the above, it is time to specify each of the steps that have to be carried out in order to modify the name of your YT channel, easily and correctly.
Next, we explain the process indicated to do it through a mobile device and also the steps to follow to do it from the computer:
From the phone
Before specifying the appropriate procedure for change the name on a YouTube channel directly from the smartphone, it is important that make sure you have the mobile app of said social network installed. Besides that, you will need to open your account Google on the device so, access your YouTube account from there.
After that, the procedure to follow consists of:
- Once you have logged into your Google account, you have to open the application Youtube on mobile.
- Then press the profile picture icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Done that, select the option that says "Your channel".
- Next, go to the bar that shows the name of your account and press the cogwheel icon to enter the configuration section.
- Thereafter, press the pencil icon that appears next to the identification of your channel and enter the new name you want in the indicated fields. To do so, press on "To accept" and ready.
From the computer
Although many users prefer to manage their YT channel from the comfort of their mobile device, the truth is that other people choose to do it through the web version of the social network and specifically through your computer. Therefore, it is also important to offer a solution to these members.
Here we will show how to change the name of a YouTube account through a computer:
- First of all, go to the website of your Google account settings.
- Now, specifically in the section on "Basic information", you will find a field that says "Name" and you will have to click on it.
- Followed by that, within the new panel that appears, go to the Name section and click on the pencil icon to edit it.
- Once you make the desired changes, simply select the "OK" button and thus, said modification will be saved.
After the time stipulated by the same platform has expired, you can see this change on your YouTube channel. As in the other services of Google that you use (like the Gmail email, for example).