Choose The Best YouTube Channel Name and Handle With These Tips

When it comes to naming your KZbin channel and claiming your handle it might seem like something simple but there are actually a lot of things to consider. Especially if you plan to build your brand across social media. In this video I share some things to consider when choosing your KZbin handle and channel name.
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[@TubeSpanner]

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[@gametrixertravels]

I need some tips For a Logo to welcome new people

[@George90496]

I have changed my Channel handle since October 25th and today is 31st yet it hasn't updated. Please what should I do?

[@aaronb.barber22]

Came here for the content, stayed because of the lighting setup, hand motions, and tone of voice 🔥

[@TrishaSmith]

By the way Nick you have a very lovely smile. You look very friendly. Just wanted to put that out there. And you give wonderful advice. I think that’s a reason people like you.

[@TubeSpanner]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@3dchick]

I checked my channel name and bought my domain name in January. Haven't grabbed it on other platforms, nor set up a site, but.. Getting there... 👍 Thanks for always keeping us informed!

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Hi Nick thankyou for these videos! Hope you are feeling better! God bless♡♡♡

[@TubeSpanner]

🙏

[@mychauffeurlife]

Thank you this is very helpful for us that are just starting

[@TubeSpanner]

Glad you enjoyed it! I like your channel name. I didn’t look at the channel but from the name I’m guessing you share insights from being a Chauffeur. Is that correct?

[@mychauffeurlife]

@@TubeSpanner thank you and correct yes ,just starting the journey

[@doreennekesaofficial]

I found this very informative. Thanks Nick! This video was surely meant for me. I needed validation as to whether this was normal😀. When I started my channel 3 months ago, I was literally hopping from one channel name to another because I hadn't niched down yet. So I finally settled on using my own name so that when I finally niche down properly, it would still make sense. I also realized that just having my own name as a small youtuber made me not recognizable as a channel so I added OFFICIAL to differentiate me as a channel from just me as a regular subscriber, because I interact more on youtube as a subscriber but I wouldn't mind if I gained subscribers to my channel through that as well. That way I noticed, people click more on my channel especially when they find my name in the comment section. I wish I had come across this video earlier, but I'm glad that after watching it, I realize that I actually did the right thing to use my own name.

[@TubeSpanner]

Good move on adding that.

[@chadgarber]

I don’t know if you mention using shorts to highlight older longer form videos (but I do know you mention it somewhere) but I just wanted to say how helpful this tool is becoming to my KZbin channel! Thanks for highlighting it!

[@IsLetuce]

Yay new vid

[@crazy]

Hello

[@DDD]

HELLO

[@bikersoncall]

So far I'm able to get only ONE handle, I have multiple channels, but have only been benn able to choose a handle for one channel. They actually offered the chance to add a handle on another channel, but when I clicked for that option it defaulted back to the one that I'd already chosen a handle for.

[@johnclay7644]

useful 5.5mins on utube handles.

[@BOXING1M]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@TubeSpanner]

My pleasure!

[@bossitlive]

This was good. All makes sense. Thank you!🎉

[@TubeSpanner]

👊🥳

[@AharonGlickman]

Great video nick this helps a lot thank you 😊

[@TubeSpanner]

Thanks! Glad it was useful!

[@sutsokunthealifetv]

Great sharing😍😊👍💕

[@TopFinancialAlpha]

Great video Nick. Did all of this but it's good to watch videos like this for a good checklist on channel names. I subscribed. 👍👍👊

[@TubeSpanner]

Glad you enjoyed it. Welcome to the channel!

[@HarryOrenstein]

Thanks for the great advice. Where do you go Nick, in KZbin, to reserve the KZbin handle?

[@TubeSpanner]

They are still rolling it out. If you already had a custom URL your handle will default to that. But if not, you’ll get a notification in your creator dashboard when it’s available for you.

[@Aidan_minotti]

I wanna add emojis to my name, in my name I have them but handle I don’t 😢

[@dylnhd]

What’s better - DazTech or DYLNHD ??

[@brrrRoblox]

Maybe I keep my channel name, easy to remember hopefully I can get my handle soon. Thanks for the tips!

[@TubeSpanner]

I like your channel name.

[@thehudsonshub]

Thanks Nick! This video just popped up in my home feed. The algorithm knows I need this! I follow you on Nick Nimmin!

[@TubeSpanner]

Awesome! Welcome to the TubeSpanner channel!

[@DimpleM7]

Thank u so much. I wanna change my name but im worried it will affect my views even i dont have follwers.

[@DetectorDave]

My channel name is DetectorDave. I think it sounds good

[@randahlfink]

Hi @TubeSpanner - can I ask what camera and lense you are filming with. I am really impressed with how sharp the image quality is.

[@JohnGSoloGuitar]

Cannel name and handle Great information and topic Thank you for sharing

[@TubeSpanner]

Glad you enjoyed it John!

[@Η1Μ]

is Bxa good?

[@_lun4r_]

@@Η1Μ at least you got 3 letters that's value for you

[@HomeHealthandEverythingElse]

Good advice! I have been thinking about changing my channel name in case it wasn't clear what my channel is about. Thoughts on whether I should change it?

[@HomeHealthandEverythingElse]

I welcome any advice.

[@TubeSpanner]

Without clicking on your channel it looks like it might be about weight loss? The only issue I see is the play on “way” being something you’ll need to explain.

[@HomeHealthandEverythingElse]

@@TubeSpanner Thank you for your advice! My channel is indeed about my weight loss journey. The word Weigh was just a play on words. If I just added "My Weight Loss Journey" on the end, would it be too long? Or perhaps change the title to WEIGHT TO GO? I am only 6 months in so it wouldn't be a big deal to change my Banner name.

[@LuigiTavares296]

They did not give to me

[@DiligentDave1966]

What if the name I want to use is available on KZbin, but not other social media platforms?

[@chrono32123]

I've really been playing with adding Gaming or something similar to my channel name but I can't really decide. Unfortunately, my handle has numbers on the end unti I can be more clever I guess. I feel like for the channel name I need to add more info so people can set their expectations.

[@bryonknowsmovies]

Hi Nick! Do you do individual consulting sessions?

[@TubeSpanner]

I do but right now I’m not taking any clients. If you want to email me on the about me page on my main channel I can let you know when I have an opening.

[@Marys_animal_puppets]

I hate myself because i chose animal puppet channel and I CANT FIGURE OUT A NAME, thanks for the info i got something i could stick with and also make sure its not already i use, i look up names i want so i know nobody used em

[@LuigiTavares296]

I am waiting weeks

[@Hesifilm]

If I put the name of my channel in the KZbin search bar and it has many famous channels with that name, should I choose that name for my channel or a name that is not popular in the search for KZbin channels?

[@Skin]

Is skin a good name?

[@DataSet]

one of the best I've seen.

[@uuu]

@@DataSet.

[@DataSet]

@@uuu skin is a brand name and does well in the beauty/skincare niche, so it's more valuable. Yours is legit though, congrats.

[@crazy]

skLn

[@Skin]

@@crazy no mate

[@SpecialGirlvlog19]

Which is best handle for me Thinking thinking thinking ...

[@Barrtos1]

Did I get cool name

[@TubeSpanner]

Totally.

[@TwiEduTips]

I use my real name for the youtube name and my brand name for my handle. Is that cool?

[@gametrixertravels]

I am Got my Handle

[@MysticalLoveAndLight]

Hey Nick I did get the notification for my handle and it has my name that I use on KZbin … and underneath it says choose handle OK so if I don’t want to change my handle then at that point I don’t do anything is that correct ??? I just leave it alone and that’s what it will be or do I need to put it in again just to reiterate that’s what it is??? It does say if I already have a personalized URL and if I want to leave it that way I don’t need to do anything further …so actually a question also would be the name I’ve been using all along is that considered my personal URL??? Thank you in advance Blessed Be

[@TubeSpanner]

Yes, KZbin will default it for you.

[@MysticalLoveAndLight]

@@TubeSpanner thank you 🙏

[@friend]

i think i got an average handle

[@richiebricker]

Isnt this "Name check" a bad thing? Cause your letting people know of your intention of using it in the future and people might buy it up to sell to you like celebrities' dont use thier own name online

[@TubeSpanner]

Not at all. Just grab the ones that are important to you that you think you might use in the future.

[@coastaldiva]

I kept mine simple, didnt want to pigeon hole myself into one genre

[@TubeSpanner]

Serving one genre/audience is the fastest way to grow.

[@coastaldiva]

@@TubeSpanner i do primarily feature coastal items but like during the holidays like now, i still want to feature holiday items on sale, not necessarily just coastal items.

[@rtsvibe]

Still don't have mine yet. KZbin is slacking

[@aurhiaseelund]

I haven't either. I'm starting to worry that I might not get it early enough to pick my own before they assign them in two weeks. (Or rather, I'll get it at the last minute and not know about it in time to change it)

[@TubeSpanner]

It’s still rolling out. Make sure you have “advanced features” enabled or you go through the process to enable it.

[@thecuttingforce]

Great video again. I got to share this info. Thanks.

[@ToasyIsAlive]

You probably won’t see this but I’d my name a good handle if not what should I change?

[@TubeSpanner]

I would remove the last part from your name. In a worse case scenario it might cause your channel to get age and ad restrictions.

[@ToasyIsAlive]

Okay thank you I can’t believe you even saw this :)

[@yau]

wow🎉

[@皛]

nice

[@YoungLightOfficial428]

what if i'm a Artist my channel name is Young light Official but i go by Young Light I thought about changing my name tell me if yall think that name is too long i will greatly appreciate it.

[@alebassmusic]

Hello! I deleted a previous channel I had, and now I want to claim my old handle for this one. Whenever I try, it says it's already in use but I know it's not the case, since I deleted mine, and no one else has claimed it so far. How should I proceed to retrieve it? Thanks!

[@TrademarkedIPAdress]

One day, when I was just talking to my friend casually, she started copy-pasting everything I say but adding the trademark symbol at the end of every sentence. I found it so funny that I told her that whenever I make another account or any of the sort, I'll name it 'Trademark'. Since it's funny (for me) usernames has been my thing since I was a little kid, then I decided to use it as my channel name. For me, it sounds very simple but kinda funny (I guess?). Although the downside of it is that it's going to be hard to distinguish me from actually trademarking names. You think this joke name was a bad idea after all? :')

[@TubeSpanner]

If you are able to get the handle for that name it’s a win but if not, I would search on KZbin (filter by channels) to see how many people are named the same, if any. Either way you’ll still need to choose a handle for the name.

[@Ggaxx]

What you about My KZbin channel name ☺

[@TubeSpanner]

Difficult to tell someone about.

[@यूरोप]

Great video

[@TubeSpanner]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@reshmapoudel123]

Sir what name shall I give to my channel

[@yourMADcorner]

Anyone in here who cant even set a custom URL for your channel? All requirements are met already

[@Rapr]

my is Rapr 3:49

[@Jerurjrj]

Nice 💯

[@Shadow7604]

Amazing video and i found this really helpful♡

[@TubeSpanner]

Thanks!

[@TonyMaroun]

NOT HELPING ☹️

[@AndNowYourMommaKnows]

Great information as usual. I'll be sure to bring up how to check your name during my show today on my channel.

[@sumahomes8177]

Is it ok to change the you tube handle and keeping channel name unchanged

[@NunnitoMiguel]

Hi Nick , in settings - channel - advanced settings … on clips . Should we allow viewers making clips ? Yes , no and why ? Thanks in advance buddy

[@TubeSpanner]

Yes because there is a direct link back to your channel.

[@NunnitoMiguel]

@@TubeSpanner no one ever explained that , thanks buddy

[@ItsTashasHaven]

Thanks Nick!✨

[@jean19807]

Thank u for sharing and guiding us a small youtuber 😍😍😍😍

[@bambubombon]

hi Nick! ... new channel?! excellent name, anyway

[@TubeSpanner]

I’m making content here but others will be in the future also.

[@bonestock]

should I change my name before I reach 1000 subs?

[@TubeSpanner]

It’s not necessary to do at any certain size. Change it when you feel like it.

[@maisitag]

Too late😂 I hate my name when I say it aloud! I already got my handle 😂Jesus!!!!!!!

[@LifeLearningMaterial]

What a beautiful name it is (maisita). I love it. Don't hate your name is very beautiful.

[@TubeSpanner]

You can change the handle at any time.

[@maisitag]

@@TubeSpanner would you recommend to change the handle if your channel has a different name? I mean how are people going to remember the two?

[@JesseS95]

Hey there, I have 2 KZbin accounts. One where I make videos and one where I browse videos. Accidental on the channel where I browse videos I changed my hande name to the channel name of the account that I make videos on. I changed the handle but now my handle is unavailable to use now. Any idea of how long it will take or how I can get the handle back?

[@CarlCostelloPlays]

👍🙂

[@EricStevenTerry]

What about if the name that is perfect for my channel is taken? Can I just at YT to the end of it? Will that help or hurt the brand?

[@TubeSpanner]

It's best to have a unique name but if you need to put something at the end make it something that doesn't attach you to a platform. For example, "official" or "TheRealEricSteven" ...that sort of thing.

[@DDD]

What do you mean by perfect name?

[@はゆき]

my handle has 2 “_” is it okay?

[@ItsStyleTheory]

If I want a different handle than what I use for my customer url but want to keep the custom url I’m using will one effect the other? Thanks!!

[@TubeSpanner]

You can change the handle and the custom url will still redirect to you. But you’ll be able to use the /@ url with the handle.

[@Avadhutk954]

Hii

[@jackharper6746]

Thanks man. I chose vitalinguist as my channel name. the fact that ppl will say it to each other matters

[@hassahilowle-nh7nj3ru5s]

I hope You can Help Me With You Tube research platform. Thank You for Your Time.

[@bonsakoi7435]

Hi just wanted to ask, is it ok to use a stage name, or do I have to use my real name for videos? Thanks

[@AlexandraNevermind]

Thanks for the helpful information. I wonder if someone can mimic your handle by adding underscores and such.

[@ClaiMere]

Very helpful and informative

[@KadeBronson]

I chose my real name. I like it and want to be known as me.

[@Farawaynow]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the strategy of rebranding and changing channel names. My channel name is clearly too long and doesn’t come up in search as it is too similar to other things.

[@TubeSpanner]

Over the hill suggests age and far away suggests distance or travel. Maybe “travel over (age)” or something along those lines if you’re targeting older demographics.

[@PsychoPsojic]

My channel name is definitely easy to read no problems there...

[@Abdulkhasan464]

How to learn about handle

[@MetroSA-227]

Can you have more than one handle for the different interests?

[@TubeSpanner]

You would need different channels and each channel would have its own handle. Every channel gets one handle.

[@Furs]

Mines easy

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🙏🏿

[@Aliclashing]

🙏

[@Bulkas5]

Keep it up sir

[@Calvin.The.Unfindable]

i am having a hard time understanding all this - so handles and channel names can be different? i am not sure i want to be locked into a channel name or handle. being still sort of new, what if i choose a name/handle then a few years down the road that name/handle doesn't represent me anymore, do i have to start a whole new channel? cos i am locked into this?

[@TubeSpanner]

Select a handle and then you can change it down the road if you want. Just like on other platforms, your handle will be your identity on KZbin so it’s important to think it through and commit to one because it’s what people will know you by.

[@Calvin.The.Unfindable]

@@TubeSpanner to clarify, channel name and handle can be different?

[@SlendGaming]

Thank you this is very helpful

[@purenaturebreath998]

Very helpful advice. Thank you!

[@MaeFilipinavlog]

Thanks for this video

[@Mrmattfusion532]

I made my channel nov 4 2022 yes I’m new

[@getfanmedia]

Highly appreciated

[@PaleAlejandro]

Thanks for the tips David Cross!

[@alwaysaravero5215]

Lol, I saw this thumbnail and said, "is that Nick Nimmin?" I thought i recognized your face despite failing to recognise your new brand.

[@TubeSpanner]

It’s me indeed! 🥳

[@uuu]

Thanks you

[@TubeSpanner]

My pleasure!

[@Barrtos1]

Damn cool name

[@crazy]

uuu

[@FrankJoseph911]

I want KZbin “HANDLE” turned off! I don’t want to put it out and I don’t want to see it. Can it be disabled❓❔

[@TubeSpanner]

No.

[@FrankJoseph911]

@@TubeSpanner I hate it because commenters leaving comments have to use a name (the handle) that I don’t recognize. I think it’s awful.

[@Laxhappypencilart]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊😊

[@syeda017]

Wow great