YouTube is one of the most popular websites for online media.
You can find every type of content, from instructional videos to musical performances.
Many online content creators have found success on YouTube.
The proper email address can help your YouTube channel feel more professional.
How To Change YouTube Email
While changing your YouTube email may be possible for some, YouTube does not allow you to change your email if you have connected your YouTube account to a Gmail account.
However, YouTube account holders are able to change their email if their YouTube email isn’t Gmail.
To change your email, start by making sure you are signed in to your YouTube account.
On the homepage of YouTube, you will click on your profile picture in the upper right corner.
If you have not chosen a photo, it will be the simple outline of a person.
By clicking on your profile picture, a menu will dropdown.
Click the option in blue that is labeled “Manage your Google Account”.
It will be the first option right below your name.
This will bring you to a new page.
You will want to open the “Personal Info” tab.
It will be right below the home option.
When going through the “Contact Info” section of the “Personal Info” tab, you will want to click on the email.
Your YouTube account is tied to your Google account.
If you want to change your YouTube email, then you will need to change your Google account email.
By clicking “Edit” under your Google account email, you will be able to enter the email of your choice.
If you choose Gmail as your new email, understand that you will not be able to change it later like other emails.
Make sure that you save your email in order to confirm it.
You can always check your new email is connected by repeating the steps you’ve just taken, excluding editing your email unless necessary.
People with Gmail accounts will need to take another route if they are set on changing the email connected to their YouTube accounts.
How To Change Your YouTube Email With Gmail
The only route to changing your email that Gmail users can take is to make a new email and Google account.
YouTube doesn’t have its own accounts.
Instead, all the information about you and created by you on YouTube is stored in your Google account.
Even Google recommends simply making another Google account.
By going to the Google account login page, you will be given the option to sign up or sign in.
Even though you already have a Gmail account, choose sign up and click “Create an Account”.
When creating your account, you will be asked if the account is for you or your business.
Business accounts will give special insight into different aspects of your Google account.
Making a business account will also help your business gain more visibility on Google.
When you put your information in, you will be able to choose whether or not you would like to create a new email account or choose to use an existing one.
The processes are similar, but you will need to take a couple of branching paths.
For those who have chosen to create a new email for your new Google account, you will need to enter in your name, username, and your new password.
After confirming your password, you will be asked to add and verify your email.
Then you will be taken through the information protection process.
For those who have chosen to use an existing email for their new Google account, you will still start by entering your name.
After entering in your name, you will choose the option that says, “Use my current email instead.”
You will then need to verify your email with a code that will be sent to the email you plan on using.
Finally, you will finish the process by confirming your recovery information.
How To Change Your YouTube Name And Profile Picture
When you first create a channel on YouTube, you will be asked to enter a name for your channel.
If you want to change your YouTube channel’s name later, it is just as simple.
Those with verification badges may want to be cautious when changing their name because you will lose your verification badge if you change your channel’s name.
For mobile devices, start by opening up to the homepage of YouTube.
Click on your profile icon, which will be in the upper right corner.
In the menu that drops, select “Your Channel” from the options.
Then you will need to select “Edit Channel”.
Click on the name of your channel and type in a new name.
You will need to hit “OK” in order to update your name.
In the same section where you changed your channel name, you can also change your profile picture.
For those who are editing their YouTube page on their computer, you will need to start by signing into YouTube Studio.
There will be a menu on the left side of the screen where you can select “Customization”.
In the customization options, you will want to select “Basic Info”.
You will want to look for the edit icon, which looks like a gray pencil.
By choosing “Branding” instead of “Basic Info”, you can also change your profile picture.
Once you have made all the changes that you are looking to make, you can hit publish.
It may take a few days for everything to update and for the changes to be visible to everyone else.
How To Change Your YouTube Banner
Your YouTube channel’s banner is the picture that appears at the top of the screen on your page, behind your name and profile picture.
To change your banner on YouTube’s mobile app, you will need to click your profile picture in the upper right corner.
Then click “Your Channel”, which will be the first option.
This will bring you to your channel.
From here, you will click the blue option on the left, which is titled “Edit Channel”.
You will want to find the transparent, white camera in the upper right corner of your banner.
By clicking the camera, you will be able to choose to take a photo or use one you already have on your device.
Make sure to click “Save” in order to confirm your changes.
If you are changing your banner on YouTube from your computer, then you will want to start by logging into YouTube Studio.
In the menu on the left side, you will want to choose “Customization”.
You will want to choose “Branding”, which is the same section in which you are able to change your profile.
Click “Change” and you will be able to select a photo of your choice.
The best banners are typically simple patterns because, depending on the size of someone’s screen when they are viewing the channel, a portion of the banner may be cut off.
No matter how you change your banner, there are requirements for your banner in order for YouTube to accept it.
Your banner must be sized smaller than six megabytes and must have a minimum dimension of 2048 by 1152 pixels.
It should have an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Those who want to add text to their banner will want to keep between 1235 by 338 pixels to keep any part of the text from being cut off.
How To Change Your YouTube Channel Layout
If you are looking to customize your channel further and give viewers a better idea of what your channel is all about, you will want to consider your channel’s layout.
You can add a trailer for new viewers to get an idea of what your channel is like.
You can also add featured videos and sections for your current subscribers.
You will need to be logged into YouTube Studio in order to add a trailer or featured videos.
Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and choose “Customization”, then followed by choosing “Layout”.
From here you will be able to choose “Video Spotlight”.
Choose the “Add” option and select the video or videos you want to feature.
It is best to choose interesting or intriguing videos.
You should also feature videos with more likes.
Likes and dislikes are the content creator’s indicators for how their audience feels about their work.
Once all of your videos have been selected, you will need to hit “Publish”.
This confirms the addition of your channel’s new layout.
New viewers will see a trailer, while subscribers will see a set of featured videos.
Another addition to your YouTube channel’s layout that you can add is featured sections.
In the featured sections, you can have singular videos, playlists, and even other channels.
To start, go under the part of the “Customization” tab labeled “Layout.”
Toward the bottom of the screen, choose “Add Section”, which will be blue.
The best way to group together playlists is by whatever common factor all the playlists share.
For example, gaming channels will often have playlist sections for single-player games or horror games.
Fashion channels may decide to make sections based on brands.
Be sure to select “Publish” to save your changes.
How To Monetize Your YouTube Channel
Those who put this much focus into their YouTube Channels are typically trying to make a career or side money off of YouTube.
Not every user can monetize their videos.
Instead, there are goals that you must meet for an entire year.
You will need to become a member of the YouTube Partner Program.
In order to qualify for the YouTube Partner Program, a channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers, more than 4,000 public watch hours, have a linked AdSense account, no community guideline strikes, and live in a country where the YouTube Partner Program is available.
When you become a YouTube Partner, you get access to their Creator Support teams and Copyright Match Tool, in addition to monetization features.
The Copyright Match Tool finds potential uses for your content in other videos.
Not every video found by the tool is actually infringing on your copyright, so it is up to you to figure out whether or not the use of your content is fair.
Before applying for the YouTube Partner Program, you will need to make sure that everything is in working order on your channel.
If your request is denied, you will have to wait 30 days to reapply.
First, go over YouTube’s policies and guidelines to make sure that you aren’t going against any of the rules.
Going against YouTube’s guidelines and policies can result in a strike on your channel.
You will need to check to see if you have any strikes on your channel.
Then, you will need to enable the two-step verification process for your Google account.
The final goal you have to complete is the subscriber and view count.
You need 1,000 subscribers.
Within a year, you need 4,000 active viewing hours from your subscribers and other viewers.
The Tiers Of Monetization
There are many ways to earn money on YouTube’s platform, but not all tiers of monetization are unlocked as soon as you become a YouTube Partner.
The tiers of monetization are unlocked through your subscriber count.
For all tiers, you must be at least 18 years of age or have a legal guardian who can manage the account for you.
You will also need to create one AdSense account.
This will unlock ad revenue, channel members, and YouTube Premium revenue.
If you live in a country that allows Super Chat, you can also earn revenue through Super Chat and Super Stickers during live streams on the platform.
Once you have reached 10,000 subscribers, you can unlock the Merch Shelf.
Your Merch Shelf is a bar below your videos where you can link your merchandise website.
This allows your subscribers to find authentic merchandise from you.
YouTube has also begun to hand out bonuses for creators that make Shorts, which are YouTube’s answer to TikTok.
In order to earn these bonuses, all you need is to have posted a Short in the last 180 days.
The bonus is only available in the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, India, and Indonesia.
Those who are looking to monetize their channel in any way must remember that the money earned on YouTube is taxable.
You will need to report your earnings to the proper tax authorities in your country.
It is similar to how freelancers have to report their earnings for tax season.
Creating Opportunity On YouTube
YouTube has shown traditional entertainment companies that the internet is the future.
Many online creators are seen as celebrities, on a similar level to actors, comedians, and other traditional media celebrities.
YouTube is a place for every kind of artist, gamer, video blogger, or whatever passion you have.
You can build a community around the passion you have and turn it into a career.
YouTube is a place teeming with talent and opportunity.
Your dedication to studying your craft is what will make you a cut above the rest of the content that floods the website.
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Leigh says
Thanks Janet, that was nicely covered on all the things I have been a bit puzzled about.