How to Get your Own or Change your Youtube Handle?
Google added a new feature for Youtube, introducing it’s Youtube Handle. Although it is not fully implemented yet. Youtube has started rolling it out, and in the next few weeks it will be fully implemented. If you are interested, here are some details on this new feature for Youtube.
What is a Youtube Handle?
The handle according to Google is a way for fans/users to connect to you. With your unique name, users can easily interact with you. It will be a part of your Youtube channel, and you can use it to establish your presence on Youtube.
Where Can I use the Handle?
- Get Notice in Shorts – Youtube Shorts, is getting popular it is now easy to promote your channel by using the @yourhandle.
- Identify Yourself – the Youtube Handle is unique on your channel, no two handle is alike. Usually, your channel URL will be your Youtube Channel.
- Tag you In Videos – if other users or creators want to mention you, they just tag you by putting your Youtube Handle. It works pretty similar on how the tag works in Twitter.
- It will be Easy to Find you on Youtube – just by using or searching you by your Handle, it is easy and faster to find you via your Handle.
- Connect with other via Youtube – you can also use the Youtube handle to connect to other Youtubers just by using your unique handle in comments.
How and When Can I have my Handle?
According to Google, not all users will be able to have their own handle right away. When it’s your time to have one, you will be notified by Youtube to create/change your Handle.
Can I Choose my Own Youtube Handle?
Google will automatically generate handles for you. You can choose your own from supported handles. If you already have a personalized URL. There is a huge possibility that it will also going to be your handle.
When will be the Start of Handle Implementation?
Right now, it is implemented for select users, but starting November 12, 2022, whether you have chosen a handle or not. Youtube will automatically assign you a handle.
Youtube Handle Details
- When you have your hand will automatically assign you a matching URL. For example, Youtube/@myhandle.
- Handles can only have up to 3-30 character, alphanumeric characters.
- Handles should follow the Youtube Community Guidelines
- Violent, Offensive, Sexualized or Spammy handles sale or transfer of handles.
How Can I View or Change my Youtube Handle?
- Go to Youtube.com/handle
- Select, choose Handle or Change Handle
Type in the Handle to check if your handle is available
You can also select from the suggested Handle
- Confirm the Selected Handle