Many users would like to start a YouTube channel, whether it’s to broadcast their videos, or subscribe to other people’s channels. The process for doing this changes depending on whether or not you have a Google Account. We recommend you create one because it is also used with many of their other services (e.g., Gmail). However, there are also steps for those who don’t want a Google Account.

Creating a Google account

As we said before, we recommend creating a Google account if you don’t have one. It is quick and convenient and is used with many of their other services.

  • Creating a Google account

  • Creating a YouTube channel with a Google account.

  • Creating a YouTube channel without a Google account.

  • Visit the Google account creation page.

  • Fill out the form on the right side of the screen.

Creating a YouTube channel with a Google account

  • Go to the YouTube website and click the button in the upper-right corner.
  • Use your Google account information to sign into YouTube.
  • Once you’ve signed in, try some action that requires a channel, such as posting a video or comment on someone else’s.
  • You should be prompted to create a channel, click Confirm to continue.

Creating a YouTube channel without a Google account

You can make a YouTube channel without a Google account, but it’s less convenient (for use with other Google services) and requires more steps.

  • Go to the YouTube website and click in the upper-right corner.
  • On the next screen, click the text that says Sign in with a different account.
  • On the next screen, click Add account.
  • Fill out the form that appears.
  • Check the box next to “I agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.”
  • Click the Next Step button.
  • Verify your e-mail address by heading to that address, signing in, and clicking the link in the e-mail from Google.

If you don’t see the e-mail from Google, you can click the Resend verification email link on the verification screen.

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