Can two verified YouTube channels have the same name?
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Can two verified YouTube channels have the same name?
No, you will be infringing the trademark rights of the other channel.
What if my YouTube channel name is already taken?
You have to add a number or sign or whatever, if you want that name but it is taken already. Everybody has a unique channel”name” (in form of a unique url) but it is usually incomprehensible because it is gibberish. It used to be very simple to just change that gibberish into a pronounceable url.
What happens if your YouTube channel gets verified?
If a channel is verified, it’s the official channel of a creator, artist, company or public figure. Verified channels help distinguish official channels from other channels with similar names on YouTube.
How many subs do you need to get verified on YouTube?
100,000 subscribers
Verified channel eligibility To be eligible to apply for verification, your channel must reach 100,000 subscribers. After you apply, we’ll review your channel. We verify channels that: Are authentic: Your channel must represent the real creator, brand, or entity it claims to be.
How do I verify my YouTube channel?
To verify your channel, you’ll be asked to enter a phone number. We’ll send a verification code by text or voice call to that phone number. Once you’ve verified your account, you can: Upload videos longer than 15 minutes.
What is the best YouTube channel in the world?
Most-subscribed channels
| Rank | Channel | Subscribers (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-Series | 201.4 |
| 2 | Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes | 124 |
| 3 | SET India | 121.6 |
| 4 | PewDiePie | 110.9 |
How to get verified on YouTube?
Verifying your account is a separate process form getting a verification badge. YouTube issues verification badges to official channels belonging to artists, companies, and public figures if they meet certain requirements. You can apply for a verification badge once your YouTube channel reaches 100,000 followers.
Why can’t I have the same channel name as someone else?
You cannot have the exact same channel name (as entered in your youtube credentials). It is like with email addresses. You have to add a number or sign or whatever, if you want that name but it is taken already. I want my youtube channel to be called “sunflower” but someone already took “sunflower” so it is not available.
Is it possible to pick the same channel name on YouTube?
Yes, and no. One can pick the same channel name (the name you see when go the the channel page). This fairly recent change has let to some trying to impersonate larger channels. Some try to prevent this by verifying their channels (the little ✓ sign next to their name) to make it easy for viewers to spot impersonators.
Why does YouTube use my phone number to verify my account?
Using phones to verify identity is one way to protect our community and combat abuse. YouTube will use the phone number you enter to send you a verification code and to check that the phone number is not being used on a large number of accounts.