YouTube Channel ID Finder

Find the Channel ID of any YouTube channel from its URL. Free, instant, and no sign-up required. Supports @handles, /channel/, /c/ and /user/ URLs.

Find YouTube Channel ID

Copy the URL of a YouTube channel and paste it here.

What is a YouTube Channel ID?

A YouTube Channel ID is a unique 24-character identifier for every YouTube channel. It always starts with "UC" followed by 22 characters (e.g. UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA). This ID is required for the YouTube Data API, channel embeds, and integrations.

Supported URL Formats

  • youtube.com/@handle (New Handles)
  • youtube.com/channel/UC... (Direct)
  • youtube.com/c/Name (Custom URL)
  • youtube.com/user/Name (Legacy)

Frequently Asked Questions about the YouTube Channel ID Finder

How do I find the Channel ID of a YouTube channel?

Simply copy the URL of the YouTube channel (e.g. from the browser address bar) and paste it into the input field above. Our tool automatically extracts the Channel ID from all common URL formats.

What do I need the YouTube Channel ID for?

The Channel ID is needed for various purposes: YouTube Data API requests, RSS feed generation, channel embeds on websites, analytics tools, and social media management platforms like Socilyze.

Is this tool really free?

Yes, our YouTube Channel ID Finder is completely free and requires no sign-up. You can look up as many Channel IDs as you like without creating an account.

What does "UC" at the beginning of the Channel ID mean?

"UC" stands for "User Channel" and is the prefix YouTube uses for all Channel IDs. Every valid YouTube Channel ID starts with these two letters, followed by 22 additional characters.

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