YouTube is a Google-owned video network, with more than 1 billion users, almost one-third of all people on the Internet.
The video platform gets billions of views daily.
With a Google Account (Gmail account), you can watch and like videos and subscribe to channels on YouTube but, without a YouTube channel, you cannot upload your videos for others to watch. Even if you have a Google Account.
1. Go to YouTube and sign in
Head over to YouTube.com and click ‘sign in’ in the top right corner of the page.
2. After log in using the Google account you would like your channel to be associated with.
3. Now head over to your YouTube settings.
In the top right corner click on your profile icon and then click “Create a channel.”
3. Now Create your channel
Next, you’ll have the option to create a personal channel or create a channel using a business or other name.
Next, you’ll name your channel.
Fill out the details to name your new channel and verify your account. Then, click Done. This creates a new Brand Account.
After this step, you’ll have the chance to further customize your channel. You’ll see options for:
- Uploading a profile picture
- Adding a description of your channel