{"id":40433,"date":"2025-04-18T13:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T13:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.famety.com\/blog\/?p=40433"},"modified":"2025-04-18T14:48:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:48:00","slug":"how-to-change-your-youtube-url","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.famety.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-youtube-url","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your YouTube URL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
YouTube<\/strong> allows creators to customize their channel URL for stronger branding and easier sharing, replacing the default random character string with a personalized link like youtube.com\/YourChannelName<\/em>. A custom URL boosts memorability, trust, and cross-platform consistency, and is especially useful for offline promotion or professional use. To qualify, your channel must have at least 100 subscribers, be 30 days old, and feature both a profile picture and banner image. Once eligible, you can set your custom URL through YouTube Studio under the Customization > Basic Info<\/em> tab. While you can\u2019t edit a custom URL once published, you can delete it via Google Account settings and apply for a new one if eligible\u2014though availability isn\u2019t guaranteed. Default URLs are harder to remember and promote, while custom URLs enhance visibility and reinforce brand identity. To maximize your new URL\u2019s impact, share it widely, align it with your channel name, update old links, and use tracking tools like Bitly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A custom YouTube URL is a personalized web address for your channel, like youtube.com\/YourChannelName, instead of the default random character string. It improves your branding, boosts professionalism, and makes your channel easier to share and remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Changing to a custom URL also helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all channels are immediately eligible for a custom URL. You must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is a Custom YouTube URL and Why Change It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eligibility Requirements for a Custom YouTube URL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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