How To Create A YouTube Channel - 2023 Beginner’s Guide

Want to create a YouTube channel? There are some important steps and settings you need to know before creating a YouTube channel.

It is a lot more difficult to change some of these settings on your YouTube channel if you don’t set them up correctly in the beginning.
In this video, I’ll show you a 7 step process for creating a successful YouTube channel the right way.

In order to create a YouTube channel, you first need a Google account. Google owns YouTube and everything will be under one account.

If you use other services like Gmail or Google docs, you already have a Google account and YouTube account.

But if you don’t, you’ll need to create a Google account first before setting up a YouTube channel.

For step 2, set up a channel name. This can be changed later.

Step 3 is verifying your YouTube channel. This will unlock a lot of useful options.

Step 4 is channel customization. You can change the channel layout here.

Step 5 is branding. You can add a YouTube channel profile picture, and channel banners.

Placeit for a channel profile picture (affiliate link)

Canva for channel banner (affiliate link)

Step 6 is basic info. You need to add a description about your channel as well as contact info and other websites to link to.

Step 7 is monetization. There is a tab dedicated to channel monetization on YouTube.

Bonus: Keyword explorer. (affiliate link)
You can use Tubebuddy to find video titles and topics.

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[paradisemusiclibrary]

For everyone out there who just started with YT, wish you all the best and may we all be successful!! 💖🙏

[liamhays]

f I would to start again on YT, I just wouldn't waste months to get recognized by couple hundred people. When I discovered I could trigger organic growth after getting first 1k subs using online tools (like fame ster) my life just got easier and my main channel exploded. People are just looking at the numbers when searching for some content. If you have low subs no one cares abot you even if you have best content on platform.

[justhollowback]

It took five years, hundreds of hours on youtube, worry, fear, but finally I hit record and uploaded my first video. Thanks to you. Thank you

[kevlargaming]

To the person who is reading this, don’t give up on your Youtube channel. Keep going and work hard it’s going to get better.

[warleroux]

Awesome. I created my first "for purpose" brand channel yesterday with this guidance and am now creating my brand infrastructure behind the scenes. I look forward seeing more.

From a fellow creator new to utilizing YouTube for purpose, I would like to see some content created by you using all dark modes. Looking at standard white on black is very difficult for some viewers and could represent a new content niche for your amazing tutorials. Thank you.

[hughthomas]

I have watched a lot of training videos and I can seriously say without exception you have the most logical and comprehensive method of walking through a program. Thanks again

[joedinkel]

Just wanted to say thank you. Started working on my first channel today and happened to run across your page. It was insightful and very helpful so just wanted to let you know I appreciated the information.

[LindaNystorm]

If I would to start again on YT in 2024, I just wouldn't waste months to get recognized by couple hundred people. When I discovered I could trigger organic growth after getting first 1k subs using some online tools (i.e. Fame ster) my life just got easier and my main channel exploded. People are just looking at the numbers when searching for some content. If you have low subs no one cares abot you even if you have best content on platform.

[annrosenthal]

I'm glad I found you! Your presentation is so clear, and the pace is great! Some presenters go so fast, it is frustrating!! One question though: I want to set up a channel for a non-profit and allow others to upload videos. I assume I select the business setting for the channel--yes? How do I give access to others? Just share the loggin info with them, or is there a more secure way to do it? Thanks much!!!

[mingotography]

Concise. Impeccably organized. Thoughtful. Incredible value. Thank you!!

[katealigaard]

Thank you. You made the process very easy to understand. I am just thinking about having my own channel and I'm so glad I found you, to make it all much clearer. I might just try it soon!! :)

[abdullahbasha]

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[qerobhar]

I had to stop the video in the middle and write this comment. You know why, cause I was liking the content so much. I was looking for this for a while and finally I got it.
BRAVO, wonderful job. Loved the video.

[Healing_Moi]

This was so helpful. I was able to listen and follow along as I set up my new channel. Easy to understand and straight to the point! Well done :)

[Clowdelion]

AWSOME stuff, Dude! The verification step is awsome and most new people don't even know it.
I learned so much and used the knoledge to fix things that I didn't implement in my main channel! Precise vid and rtight to the point! It feels like I'm listening to a good friend that genuinely cares for my growth. I will check your other stuff for sure! Thank you!

[ranabrar]

Excellent video - clear, informative, easy to understand, one of the best videos I have watched over YT so far. Thank you so much!!

[syyd]

Awesome job, with very easy to follow tips, plus the resources. I rushed to create my first YT channel years ago and being undisciplined in retirement ... it cost me. I had TB so now know how best to use it. This video has me pumped and read y to do it the right thing, since I see my new YT channel as a legacy step with content to outlast me. Thanks again ...

[taragomes]

Quite an awesome presentation!! You made something that could seem very difficult...seem quite easy. I wish everyone the best with their new channel, and don't give up...it will be worth it in the end!!

[chrissysawyer]

Brilliant video - thanks so much for you clarity and no nonsense approach - I'm inspired!