How to create a YouTube channel

It all starts with creating your own account on the official website YouTube.com. There are only three steps to complete this task:
1.click "log In"in the upper right corner.
2. Click on "Other options" and select "Create account".
3. Enter all the requested information.
It is worth noting that you can use both Google mail and any other. It is recommended to link your real phone number, which will increase protection against hacking. When you have finished entering the data, you must agree to the rules and click "Next".

Stages of creating a YouTube channel

After logging in to the site, the "My channel" button will be available in the menu on the left. By clicking on it, you can enter the name and click on "Create channel". Everything is almost ready, it remains to perform the correct configuration, and you can publish the first video.

Channel name

Of course, this is one of the most difficult stages of registration, because a lot depends on it. In this case, you can use the following suggestions:
1. you can choose your own nickname, first name, or last name for your personal diary. An important point is the ease of pronunciation and memorability.
2. for the company's channel, use its name, corporate slogan, or something similar that the user will associate with this particular brand.
3. Today it has become fashionable to write the name in Latin. But this is not always true. For example, it is better to use simple names in Russian for children's channels. For example, "World of cartoons" or "Tales from Baba Yaga".
After selecting a name, you should proceed to additional settings for the correct design of the page, header, and avatar.

Selecting an avatar for a channel

The avatar should be liked by both the channel owner and users. It is easy to install-just click on the icon with the little man, and then select " edit "in the" change channel icon " window. Now you need to upload the required photo to Google+. It will be the new avatar of the channel.

Dimensions of the channel header

You can set the image as a header by clicking on "add channel design". any image that does not exceed the size of 2048X1152 px will Do.
Additional opportunity
1. you can Configure the General view of the channel by clicking on the gear located near the "Subscribe" button. Here you need to enable the view of the "Overview" page, which will open the tabs: about channel, playlist, and others.
2. do not forget to go to the "about channel" section and leave a detailed description, adding email and other links: website, VKontakte group, and so on.
3. You can add a logo. This is done in the advanced settings that open after clicking on the gear. You need to go to "Corporate style" and select "Add a channel logo".