{"id":5038,"date":"2022-10-30T00:32:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T19:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=5038"},"modified":"2022-10-30T00:41:36","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T19:11:36","slug":"youtube-handles-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/youtube-handles-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Handles: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, YouTube introduced YouTube Handles for creators and users across the platform. The big boon here is that you don&#8217;t need to have 100 subscribers for you to access this tool. Not only that, but this new update will help you create your own unique YouTube presence as well as reach new audiences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5058\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30001701\/GIF-221030_001013-300x169.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30001701\/GIF-221030_001013-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30001701\/GIF-221030_001013.gif 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>WHAT ARE YOUTUBE HANDLES?<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Handles allow you to have a distinct identity on YouTube. While there could be a hundred other channels with the same name as yours, YouTube Handles allows you to have a unique name that will be exclusively yours. Similar to Instagram and Twitter, no one else can use the same handle again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your handle name will appear on your channel homepage, and your channel URL, in search results, in comments, in community tab posts, and in descriptions, as well as on YouTube shorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Handles on YouTube\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cUcxoScgWS4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>WHY SHOULD YOU USE YOUTUBE HANDLES?<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, this tool helps you promote your channel to more viewers and potential subscribers by using a variety of strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create your own unique identity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With YouTube Handles, you can have your own unique identity. Viewers can now tell you apart from other YouTuber creators.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increase your visibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also increases your visibility as viewers can visit your channel by clicking on your handle mentioned in comments, descriptions, and so on. You can now easily promote your channel on various social media platforms, blogs, and websites using Handles.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Reach new audiences<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can help you<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to more views and potential subscribers. Browsing viewers can land on your channel by searching for your handles in the YouTube search results or tapping on your handle mentioned in a comment, community post, or video description. With Handle URLs, you can now direct people to your content even if they aren&#8217;t on YouTube.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5055\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29233649\/ythandles-300x130.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29233649\/ythandles-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29233649\/ythandles-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29233649\/ythandles-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29233649\/ythandles-1440x625.png 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29233649\/ythandles.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Connect with your audience<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By tagging you in the comment section, your audience can actively engage with you. You can connect with your audience by interacting with them in the comment section.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Connect with fellow creators<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can connect with other creators by mentioning them in the description of your collab video, as well as in their comment section and community posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5061\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30002748\/commtabhandles-300x102.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"942\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30002748\/commtabhandles-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30002748\/commtabhandles-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30002748\/commtabhandles-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/30002748\/commtabhandles.png 1156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>HERE&#8217;S HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR YOUTUBE HANDLE:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that you don&#8217;t need to have a subscriber count requirement. All Youtube channels will have their own unique handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get your Handle, visit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/handle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/handle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your channel already has a custom URL, YouTube will automatically convert this URL to your handle. If you don\u2019t have a personalized URL or if you want to change your handle, you can choose the handle name you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain cases, your preferred handle may not be available. This can happen if you do not follow community guidelines or it may have been taken by someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you choose your handle, YouTube will create a matching URL (eg-youtube.com@yourhandlle). With this URL, you can easily direct people to their content when they\u2019re not on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a better understanding, watch this video:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube Handles - How To Get Your YouTube Handle NOW\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NW30s0oYUqE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>NOTE THAT-<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;\u00a0 This new feature will first be available for bigger channels. YouTube will notify you when it\u2019s time to get your handle through YouTube Studio and via email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;\u00a0 Handles can be up to 30 characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;\u00a0 Choose one that best represents your channel so that it\u2019s easier for viewers to find and interact with you<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;\u00a0 Your Handle must adhere to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/11585688?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Community Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;\u00a0 If you do not choose a handle by November 14, 2022, YouTube will do so for you. You can change this handle at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Want to grow your channel? 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