Can't get the custom Youtube URL?

Squeal Cat

Squeal Cat

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Hello people,

I seem to have met the requirements to create a new custom URL. The problem is, I still can't find the option to create the custom URL for Youtube.

Do you know what' going on? Thanks in advance.
 
Once you’ve qualified for a custom URL, you’ll receive an email notification and a notification on your Creator Studio dashboard. Wait for youtube to send you the email.
 
Stachu said:
Never heard about it before. Custom URL was always available for me right after making an YT account :O
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Your channel doesn't seem too old for me... I guess they introduced that quite recently then.... FYI... Copy paste from https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2657968?hl=en


Eligibility requirements
To get a custom URL for your channel, your account needs to be in good standing and meet a few other requirements:

  • 500 or more subscribers
  • Channels is at least 30 days old
  • Channel has uploaded a photo for the channel icon
  • Channel has uploaded channel art
You can also qualify for a custom URL by linking and verifying your official webpage with your channel or +Page.

Get a Custom URL for your channel
Once you’ve qualified for a custom URL, you’ll receive an email notification and a notification on your Creator Studio dashboard. To get your custom URL:

  1. Sign in to YouTube and navigate to the Creator Studio.
  2. Look for your “Get a new custom URL” notification and click in the included link
  3. You’ll be redirected to claim a custom URL.
  4. You’ll see the custom URL(s) you’ve been approved for. These cannot be changed. You may also need to add a few letters or numbers to make the URL unique to you.
  5. Click the box next to “I agree to the Terms of Service” then click Change URL in the bottom left corner.
  6. This URL will be linked to both your YouTube channel and your Google+ identity. Once your URL has been approved, you cannot request to change it. When you're certain, click Confirm choice.
 
Yes, that has been implemented more recently. I believe they didn't want people to make a new account and claim custom URLs from people who actually want them. For example, someone might make a free account, claim /captainsauce and try to sell it to me.
 
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