How to change the name on YouTube

As with most services, the username on YouTube is displayed under loaded rollers, as well as in the comments. On video hosting, authorization occurs through Google account. Currently, you can change the name in the account three times, after which the option will be temporarily blocked. Consider how convenient and quickly solve the task.

We change the username on YouTube

In order to change the name on YouTube, you must edit information in the Google account. We will consider options for changing the parameters through the web version of the site, as well as through applications for Android and iOS operating systems.

It is important to take into account that when changing the name in YouTube account, the data is also automatically changing in other services, for example, in Gmail mail. If you want to avoid a similar situation, it is better to register on video hosting under a new name. To do this, read the article on the link below.

Read more: How to register on YouTube, if there is no gmail account

Method 1: PC version

The desktop version gives the most comprehensive access to various account settings. If you are accustomed to watching funny and informative videos on a computer, this method will fit perfectly.

Go to Youtube's website

1. We go to the main page of the service and log in under your login.



2. In the upper right corner in the circle is your avatar. Click on it and select the "Settings" string.



3. Here we find the "Your Channel" string and under the name click on the "Change Google" button.



4. Next, it automatically goes to the Google account and the small window opens with your personal data. In the "Name" strings, "Surname", "pseudonym" and "show my name as" enter the desired parameters. Click on the "OK" button.

After making listed actions, your name will automatically change in YouTube, Gmail and other services from Google.

Method 2: Mobile Applications

For the owners of smartphones and tablets on the android and iOS operating system, the process is practically no different from the instructions for the computer. However, there are some nuances that are important to consider.

Android

The Android application provides synchronization of all data, and also allows you to fully control the account. If you have no application yet, we recommend downloading it.

1. Last authorized in the application using your login and password from Google Account. In the upper right corner, click on the circle with avatar. In the absence of an installed profile image in the circle there will be the first letter of your name.



2. Go to the Google Account section.



3. Next, click on the "Personal data" button.



4. Tada on the "Name" graph.



5. In the window that opens next to your name we click on the edit icon.



6. We enter new values ​​and click "ready."

As you can see, unlike the version for the PC, it is impossible to install a user alias through the app on Android.

iOS.

Changing the name in Youtube application for iOS is fundamentally different, and options considered above will not fit. The method of which will be discussed below, you can change personal data not only in iPhone, but also in all products from Apple, where the video hosting is installed.

1. Run the application on your smartphone and authorized in the account.



2. In the upper right corner, click on the avatar or a circle with the first letter of your name.



3. Go to the "Your Channel" section.



4. Next to your name taper on the gear icon.



5. The first string is the current username. On the contrary, we find the editing icon and click on it.



6. We enter the necessary information and taping on the tick in the upper right corner to save.

Please note that within 90 days you can change personal data from only three times. Therefore, it is worth considering the username in advance.

We reviewed all currently available methods for changing the name on YouTube. As you can see, it can be done regardless of the platform used.