Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube is nowmaking it easier for users to change their channel's name without needing tomake any sort of alterations to the associated Google account.
The old method of changing your channel name waslong-winded and required you to alter the name and profile image of yourassociated Google account.
This not only changes your YouTube profile, it activelyalters your Gmail identity, 9To5Google reported. Users can also swap out theirprofile picture too, which will mean that you can update channel branding withease from now on.
That said, if you have a verified YouTube channel, anychanges you make to your name will result in the removal of your verification.You'll need to reapply to get the checkmark badge back on your channel, thereport said.
Considering just how standalone YouTube feels to the"traditional" Google platforms such as Search, Gmail, Docs, and more,this is a great move to streamline channel changes and alterations.
To change your channel name on mobile, you can tap Yourchannel > Edit name > Save. Changing the profile icon is the same. TapYour channel > Profile icon.
From the desktop you can change your YouTube channel namewithin the Creator Studio > Customization > Basic Info. From here you canmake all adjustments required.
The option is now live on both mobile and desktop