How to Start a YouTube Channel

Overall summary of the instructions

Creating a YouTube channel allows you to upload videos, comment, and create playlists on the platform. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up both personal and business YouTube channels.

TLDR

1. Sign in to YouTube.
2. Go to your channel list.
3. Choose to create a new channel or use an existing Brand Account.
4. Fill out the details and click Create.
5. Optionally, add channel managers.

Step-by-step detailed guide

Create a Personal Channel

Follow these instructions to create a channel that only you can manage using your Google Account.

1. Sign in to YouTube: Visit YouTube on a computer and sign in using your Google Account.
2. Go to Settings: Click on your profile picture and navigate to Settings.
3. Add or Manage Channels: Click on Add or manage your channel(s).
4. Create a Channel: Click on Create a channel.
5. Confirm Details: Check the details (Google Account name and photo) and confirm to create your channel.

Create a Channel with a Business or Other Name

Follow these instructions to create a channel that can have more than one manager or owner.

1. Sign in to YouTube: Sign in to YouTube on a computer or the mobile site.
2. Access Channel List: Go to your channel list.
3. Create or Use Brand Account:
   • To create a new channel, click Create a new channel.
   • To use an existing Brand Account, choose it from the list. If the Brand Account already has a channel, you will be switched to that channel.
4. Fill Out Details: Enter the necessary details to name your new channel, then click Create. This will create a new Brand Account.
5. Add Managers: Optionally, follow the instructions to change channel owners and managers if you want to add other people to manage the channel.

For more information, visit the YouTube Help Center.