How do I open a second YouTube account?
Sarah Oconnor
Updated on April 27, 2026
Adding a second channel to your account.
- Make sure you’re signed into YouTube (or Google)
- Go to the YouTube channel switcher.
- Click “Create a new channel”
- Enter the name of your new channel.
- Click “Create”
How do I switch between YouTube accounts?
Switch between channels
- In the top right corner of youtube.com, click your channel icon.
- Next to your profile picture, tap Switch account . You’ll see a list of the Accounts that you manage, as well as your Google Account identity.
- Click the account you want to use.
How do you switch accounts on YouTube app?
If you have more than one channel associated with the same account, you can switch between them in the YouTube Studio app.
- Open the YouTube Studio app .
- In the top right, tap your profile .
- At the top, tap your account name.
- Choose the channel that you’d like to act as.
Why do I have 2 accounts on YouTube?
This is because your channel was connected to a Brand Account during a recent YouTube update. Learn more about channels migrated to Brand Accounts. You can set up your YouTube channels to be managed by just you or by multiple people.
How do you make another YouTube account with the same email?
How to Create Multiple YouTube Channels Under One Email Address
- Sign in to YouTube.
- Open the operations menu by clicking on your avatar.
- Click on “Settings.”
- Click on “Create a new channel.” This will open a new page where you’ll be prompted to create a brand account.
- Enter a name for your new channel.
How do you activate your YouTube account?
Sign in to your YouTube account If you haven’t installed YouTube on your console, install the YouTube app. Sign in on your console. On your console, go to Apps, My Apps, and then select YouTube. Select SIGN IN, then select get started. Write down the code that appears on screen. In a web browser, go to
How to create a new YouTube account?
Sign in to YouTube on a computer or using the mobile site.
How do I set up a YouTube account?
Step 1: Go to the YouTube website and click the Sign in button in the upper right corner. Step 2: Click Create an account if you don’t have a Google account. Step 3: Fill out the form with your personal information and the username and password you want to register for your Google account.
How do I access my YouTube account?
In a web browser, go to Sign in to your YouTube account, if prompted. Enter the code that you wrote down and click Continue. Click Accept to allow the YouTube app to connect to your You Tube account.