How to Create a YouTube Channel Step-by-Step

 If you're reading this article, I probably don't need to tell you that video content accounts for over 74% of all online traffic, or that over five billion YouTube videos are watched every single day.

You already know video is an important channel, and you're ready to start leveraging YouTube for your own business. I'm here to show you how to do it.

This article will cover everything you need to know about creating a YouTube channel, so you can start uploading your own videos and growing your audience today.

How to Make a YouTube Channel

1. Sign in to your Google account (or register and sign in if you don't have one).
2. Create a new YouTube channel using your Google account.
3. Navigate to the Customize Channel page.
4. Add Basic Info to your channel for discoverability.
5. Upload branding elements to your channel.
6. Customize your more advanced layout options.
7. Add videos and optimize them for search.

Can't create a new channel?

If you're seeing a "This action isn't allowed" message when you try to create your channel, you may be using an outdated version of the YouTube app.

Here are your options to move forward:

1. Update the YouTube app on your device.
2. Create your YouTube channel using a browser on your PC (following the steps outlined in more detail below).

3. How to Create a YouTube Channel

   Creating a well-managed YouTube channel with consistent content can help businesses grow better, but doing it right is just as important. Here's how to do it step-by-step.

   1. Sign in to your Google account.

   To watch, share, create, and comment on YouTube content, you'll need a Google account. Go to youtube.com and click "Sign In" in the upper right-hand corner. From there, you'll be taken to a Google sign-in page. 

   1. If you have a Google account, you'll be prompted to sign in. 
   2. If you have multiple Google accounts, be sure to select the one you want to be associated with the YouTube channel.
   3. If you do not have a Google account, click "Create Account" and follow the prompts to register for one.

   

   2. Create a new YouTube channel using your Google account.

   Once you're set up with and signed into your Google account, it's time to create a channel. Click your user icon in the upper right-hand corner. This represents both your Google account and you YouTube account (as YouTube is owned by Google). You'll see a drop-down menu, where you'll want to click "Settings."