Custom URL help

[Smartie]

Just made a custom URL today.
When I type "/c/superduperxo" on the browser, It goes through on the youtube.
When I go to my page it still shows the old link "/channel/UC_xSd5LiHBrp0InvaO_e8cw"
I don't get it. Also I cant link "superduperxo" to my yttalk account. When I do it says channel doesn't exist.
I am so confused. I don't know what to do?!

 

[Riddikore]

When I type "/c/superduperxo" on the browser, It goes through on the youtube.
When I go to my page it still shows the old link "/channel/UC_xSd5LiHBrp0InvaO_e8cw"

You mean it shows the old URL when you click a link (such as the videos tab) after you've already landed on your homepage using /c/superduperxo? If so, that's how it works for everyone. Your custom URL is just a "pretty" version of your main URL, better for sharing. Once you're on the site and click around, it reverts back.

Understanding Channel URLs: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6180214

Also I cant link "superduperxo" to my yttalk account. When I do it says channel doesn't exist.

Here's the guide to help you fix the link in your forum signature. Essentially, you'll want to uncheck both the /user/ and /channel/ boxes if you want to use your /c/ URL.
http://yttalk.com/threads/how-to-add-your-youtube-channel-to-every-message-post.32/

 

[Smartie]

Hey, thanks a bunch. I didn't know about these things. Great help!