YouTube Channel ID Finder

Paste a channel link, @handle or any video link to get the channel ID that starts with UC, plus the channel’s RSS feed. Free, no login.

Grow your YouTube account

No account password required. Your account should be public.

How to find a YouTube channel ID

  1. Paste the channel link, its @handle, or the link of any video from the channel.
  2. Press Find channel ID.
  3. Copy the ID — 24 characters starting with UC — or the channel’s RSS feed.

What is a channel ID?

Every YouTube channel has a permanent ID like UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Unlike the @handle, it never changes, so tools and services use it to identify a channel: analytics apps, ad platforms, embed codes, RSS readers and YouTube’s own API.

How to find your own channel ID on YouTube

In YouTube Studio open Settings → Channel → Advanced settings, or on youtube.com go to Settings → Advanced settings. For any other channel, this tool is the quickest way.

Grow the channel behind the ID

Building a channel? PimpMyAcc helps with subscribers, views and likes, no password needed.

Frequently asked questions

What does a YouTube channel ID look like?

It has 24 characters and starts with UC, for example UC_x5XG1OV2P6uZZ5FSM9Ttw.

Is the channel ID the same as the @handle?

No. The @handle can be changed by the owner; the channel ID never changes.

Can I find the ID from a video?

Yes. Paste any video link and the tool finds the channel that uploaded it.

What is the RSS feed for?

RSS readers and automation tools can follow a channel’s new videos through it.