Yes! You can change your YouTube channel name without changing your Google account name. Here’s how it works:

1. For Personal YouTube Channels (Linked to Google Account)

• Your YouTube channel name is initially set to your Google account name, but you can customize it separately.

• Steps to change only your YouTube name:

  1. Go to YouTube Studio.

  2. Click Customization (left menu) → Basic info.

  3. Edit your Channel name and Description.

  4. Click Publish to save changes.

✅ Result:

• Your YouTube channel name updates.

• Your Google/Gmail account name stays the same.

2. For Brand Accounts (Separate from Google Name)

• If your channel is under a Brand Account, the name change affects only YouTube, not your personal Google account.

• How to check if you have a Brand Account:

  • Go to YouTube Settings.

  • Under Account Information, see if it says “You’re managed by a Brand Account.”

✅ Brand Account Benefits:

• Multiple managers can access the channel.

• Name changes don’t affect your personal Google profile.

Important Notes:

• Display Name vs. Handle:

  • Changing your channel name (display name) is different from your @handle (custom URL).

  • Handles can be changed once every 14 days (in YouTube Studio > Customization).

• Google Services Impact:

  • If you use the same Google account for other services (Gmail, Drive), those names won’t change unless you update them separately.

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