Today we are going to see how to have and create a custom URL on my YouTube channel. It is a way to make it easier for your followers to access your YouTube channel. So that in this way they can access your content in a simple and direct way.
Also, it is much easier to share the URL of your channel. Above all, it is much more friendly to add to your social network profiles or share in forums, websites, etc.
Obviously we must meet a series of requirements to be able to request a personalized URL. Not all channels meet these requirements, but don’t worry, it’s not difficult at all to meet them.
Almost any YouTube profile that has dedication and work in a short time can request a personalized address. What you should keep in mind is that said URL will look like this: youtube.com/yourcustomname. Where “yourpersonalizedname” is, you can put whatever you want.
It should be the name of your channel and the easiest thing to remember so that it is simple for your followers and increase your visits. In addition, it is also important that you keep in mind that once the custom URL has been created, it cannot be modified. So think very well what name you are going to use.
How to create a custom URL on YouTube
To have a custom URL you need to meet some requirements. In case you meet them then there should be no problem to have a unique address that is easy to remember and unique.
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Have a minimum of 100 subscribers.
- The channel must be more than one month old.
- Have a profile picture or as a channel icon.
- Have completed the design.
If you meet the above requirements then you can request a personalized address. For this we must follow the steps that we will discuss a little further down.
How to change the YouTube URL to a custom one
Something you should keep in mind is that after creating the custom URL you cannot edit it. So you should be pretty sure which one to choose before doing so.
- The first thing you have to do is enter the advanced settings of your account. You can also go to the upper right area of the screen in your profile picture. After this you will have to go to Settings and then Advanced Settings.
- In the “Channel settings” section you have to choose “You are eligible to receive a personalized URL”. Obviously this option appears only if you meet the requirements that we mentioned above.
- In “Get a personalized URL” you will not be able to edit what appears in gray, you can put any name in the white box, although obviously it has to be available. Remember that there are millions of users who register personalized URLs.
- After this you will have to read the “Terms of use of custom URLs”. Check the box to accept them and then simply go to “Change URL”.
- It is important that you understand that once you request the custom URL you will not be able to make any changes. Therefore, once you are sure you have to click on “Confirm choice”.
- Once you have approved the approved URL you will be able to access your channel by typing “youtube.com/yourname” in the address bar and it will take you to your YouTube channel.
It’s that easy to learn how to have and create a custom URL on my YouTube channel. This way you have the possibility to provide your followers with a way to easily access your YouTube channel. Remember that it has to be as simple as possible and above all easy to remember.
