Does changing your YouTube name change Gmail?

YouTube channels can now have a name change without it impacting the associated Google account.

Does changing YouTube name change Google Account name?

If you change your YouTube channel name and picture, it will only be visible on YouTube. You can make changes to your Google account name and picture here (with no changes made to your YouTube channel name).

What happens if I change my YouTube channel name?

You can change your YouTube channel name on a desktop computer, or via the mobile app. Be aware that changing your channel name will remove verification, so you'd have to reapply. Changing your YouTube name doesn't impact your Google name.

Is your YouTube name the same as your Gmail?

Your email address on YouTube is your Google Account email address (also known as your Google username).

Can you change the Gmail associated with your YouTube account?

You may not be able to change your YouTube email if you're using a Gmail address. Your YouTube email is linked to your Google account email, and if you're using a Gmail address, you'll likely have to create a new Google account to get a different YouTube email.

Change YouTube Channel Name Without Changing Gmail Account Name

How do I stop Gmail from using my YouTube name?

Should I use my personal Gmail for YouTube?

Create a Google account (because Google owns YouTube).

Do not use your personal Google/Gmail account. Create a separate Google account just for your business. That way, people can manage your business YouTube account (or any other Google products) without them accessing your personal emails.

How do I change my YouTube name without changing my Google name?

Open YouTube Studio on desktop. Scroll down the menu bar, and select customization. Select 'Basic info' and tap on the pencil icon to change your channel name. On mobile, tap on your profile picture.

Does your YouTube channel name matter?

Why Is Your Channel Name Important? Your Channel Name appears on your videos, your channel page, and in YouTube's search results. Also, your channel name is a big part of how people will define and understand what your channel is about. So it's important that your name accurately represents your brand.

Why is my YouTube name my email?

Your YouTube account is connected to your Google account, which means that any comment you post on YouTube will display the same name as your Gmail account. This merging was done in September 2013 in an effort to improve YouTube comments and integrate videos with the Google Plus social network.

What happens if I change my Google Account name?

You can only change the name associated with the account. If people have you saved as something else in their contacts, that's the name they'll see. Your "new name" will only show up in emails you send to them.

What happens if I change my name on Google?

Other people who use Google can access your name, your profile picture, and other basic info. You can control what others see about you across Google services. Important: If you change your Google name or profile picture, it won't change your YouTube name or profile picture.

Can I transfer my YouTube channel to another email?

Do I need a new email for a new YouTube channel?

YouTube lets you make multiple channels using one email address. It's as easy as logging into your existing account and clicking a couple of buttons to set up the new channel. If you want, you can also make a Brand Account that's tied to your personal account, which you can use for business or branding purposes.

Do I need a separate email for each YouTube channel?

🌟 Can I use the same email address for multiple YouTube channels? Yes. You can use the same email address and Google account for multiple YouTube channels.

Can I change my Gmail address if I change my name?

You can change the name that's linked to your email address. Important: The name linked to your email address is not your username. You can't change your username or email address.

Does your Google Account name have to be your real name?

You're really supposed to use your real name (for legal reasons, mainly) but you can use an alibi if you prefer.

How do I change my Google email after changing my name?

Can I merge two YouTube accounts?

You can't merge or link separate YouTube channels or automatically transfer data from one channel to another. But you can manually re-upload your videos to a different channel that you manage. Watch time and other metrics will start over for any new uploads. Download your videos from your own channel.

Should I use a fake name as a YouTube channel?

Is it advisable to use my real name? Yes. I would 100% recommend you use your real name while making a YouTube channel unless you want to keep things private by using a pseudonym or nickname. However, your name can become a brand if you put the required effort into your work.

Should I put my real name on YouTube?

Should I make my YouTube name my real name?

Using your real name on YouTube can be helpful if you're hoping to build an online profile. Even if it's a company brand and not a personal brand you want to create, using your real name is one of the very first steps to having authority and credibility on the platform.

How do I hide my real name on YouTube?

Click your profile picture, select "YouTube Settings," and then click "Create a New Channel." On the setup screen, you can name the new channel anything you want; your personal name won't appear anywhere on the channel.