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In this guide, we’ll show you how the process works in browsers and via the app.
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Matching emailSSL certificate24/7/365 supportFollow our step-by-step guide to change your YouTube account name (or the name of your channel). Whether you’re using a browser (desktop) or the YouTube app, swapping your name takes just a few steps.
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Sign into YouTube with your account information.
Go to your profile picture and click “Your channel” in the menu.
Once logged into your YouTube channel, press the “Customize Channel” button.
In the “Customize channel” menu, you have, among other things, the option to edit the design of your channel. The “Layout” and “Branding” sections are available for this purpose. To change the channel description and YouTube channel name, click on the third tab “Basic info”.
Click the pencil icon next to the YouTube channel name and description in order to customize your YouTube account name.
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If you want to update the channel description, simply adjust the contents in the “Description” field.
To confirm changes to the YouTube channel name and description, click the “Publish” button to finish.
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Launch the YouTube app and tap on your profile picture.
Select the “Your channel” entry to open the menu for customizing your YouTube channel.
In the “Your Channel” menu, tap “Edit Channel”.
Now change your YouTube name and optionally the channel description.
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