Uploaded February 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
YOU NEED 500+ SUBSCRIBERS FOR THIS TO WORK! So this video may not apply to many of you.
Recently YouTube has changed its policy on vanity URLs. New channels can no longer opt for a custom URL. Channels must have been 30 days old at least and must have 500 subscribers (and a few other random details, see here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/2657968?hl=en) in order to qualify for a changed URL. If you have over 500 subscribers and haven't changed your vanity URL, this video is for you!
--- IN ORDER FOR THIS TO WORK, the YouTube vanity URL you want cannot be taken, or be part of a previously deleted YouTube account. ---
Basically this video explains how to grab your dream vanity URL. Here's what you'll need:
1. A YouTube channel that hasn't been updated to the most recent custom URL (aka won't have a "/c/" in the "youtube.com/c/[YOURNAME]" URL). Also, this channel must have 500+ subscribers and your channel is at least 30 days old.
2. A Google+ page/profile paired to the channel that does not have a custom vanity URL (if you have one like this, unpair it and make a new page).
3. An idea of what vanity URL you want.
4. Around $15 to purchase a domain name that you'll only need temporarily.
5. A Tumblr account or other web hosting account that supports using your owned domain names for free.
Instructions:
pastebin.com/cGMjRjew
YOU NEED 500+ SUBSCRIBERS FOR THIS TO WORK! So this video may not apply to many of you.
Recently YouTube has changed its policy on vanity URLs. New channels can no longer opt for a custom URL. Channels must have been 30 days old at least and must have 500 subscribers (and a few other random details, see here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/2657968?hl=en) in order to qualify for a changed URL. If you have over 500 subscribers and haven't changed your vanity URL, this video is for you!
--- IN ORDER FOR THIS TO WORK, the YouTube vanity URL you want cannot be taken, or be part of a previously deleted YouTube account. ---
Basically this video explains how to grab your dream vanity URL. Here's what you'll need:
1. A YouTube channel that hasn't been updated to the most recent custom URL (aka won't have a "/c/" in the "youtube.com/c/[YOURNAME]" URL). Also, this channel must have 500+ subscribers and your channel is at least 30 days old.
2. A Google+ page/profile paired to the channel that does not have a custom vanity URL (if you have one like this, unpair it and make a new page).
3. An idea of what vanity URL you want.
4. Around $15 to purchase a domain name that you'll only need temporarily.
5. A Tumblr account or other web hosting account that supports using your owned domain names for free.
Instructions:
pastebin.com/cGMjRjew
