Channel ID Finder for YouTube

Turn any @handle or channel link into its permanent channel ID.

How to use it

  1. Paste an @handle or channel link.
  2. Press Find.
  3. Copy the channel ID.

Questions

What is a YouTube channel ID?
A permanent ID that starts with UC and is 24 characters long. Handles can change. The ID never does.
When do I need a channel ID?
RSS feeds, subscribe links that never break, the YouTube API, and many automation tools all ask for it.
Why doesn't my /c/ or /user/ link work?
Those are old-style links. Open the channel on YouTube and copy its @handle or its current URL instead.
Where does the answer come from?
Straight from YouTube's own data. We cache lookups for a day.

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