YouTube Channel ID

Amaze SEO Tools gives you a free YouTube Channel ID finder that extracts the unique identifier of any YouTube channel from its public URL.

Every YouTube channel has a unique Channel ID — a string of letters and numbers (like UC followed by 22 characters) that serves as the channel's permanent identifier within YouTube's system. While channel names and custom URLs can change at any time, the Channel ID stays the same forever.

You may need a Channel ID for a variety of reasons: setting up YouTube API integrations, configuring RSS feeds for a channel, submitting your channel to third-party analytics platforms, verifying channel ownership, or linking your channel with external tools and services. Unfortunately, YouTube doesn't display the Channel ID prominently — it's buried in the page source or requires navigating through settings. Our tool makes finding it effortless: paste the channel URL, and the ID appears on screen in one click.

Input Fields in the YouTube Channel ID Tool

The interface is kept minimal with just two elements:

1. Enter YouTube Channel URL

Paste the full URL of the YouTube channel whose ID you want to find. The input field displays "https://..." as a format guide. The tool accepts various YouTube channel URL formats, including:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
• https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelHandle
• https://www.youtube.com/c/ChannelName
• https://www.youtube.com/user/Username

Regardless of which URL format you use, the tool resolves it to the underlying Channel ID.

Tip: Visit the channel's YouTube page and copy the URL from your browser's address bar for the most reliable input.

2. reCAPTCHA (I'm not a robot)

Click the "I'm not a robot" checkbox to pass the security verification before looking up the Channel ID.

Action Buttons for YouTube Channel ID

Three buttons appear below the input area:

Find Now (Blue Button)

The main action. After pasting a channel URL and completing the reCAPTCHA, click "Find now" to look up the channel's unique ID. The tool processes the URL and displays the Channel ID on screen, ready for you to copy and use wherever you need it.

Sample (Green Button)

Click "Sample" to run a demonstration lookup using a pre-set channel. This shows you the output format so you know exactly what to expect before searching for a real channel.

Reset (Red Button)

Clears the channel URL and reCAPTCHA, returning the form to its empty default. Use this when you need to look up a different channel.

How to Use YouTube Channel ID – Step by Step

1. Go to the YouTube Channel ID tool on the Amaze SEO Tools website.
2. Navigate to the YouTube channel you want the ID for and copy its URL from the browser address bar.
3. Paste the channel URL into the "Enter YouTube Channel URL" field.
4. Complete the reCAPTCHA by selecting the "I'm not a robot" checkbox.
5. Click "Find now" to retrieve the channel's unique ID.
6. Copy the Channel ID from the results and use it in your API project, analytics tool, RSS feed setup, or any other application that requires it.

When Do You Need a YouTube Channel ID?

The Channel ID might seem like a technical detail, but it's essential in many practical scenarios:

• YouTube API development — If you're building an application, dashboard, or automation that interacts with YouTube's Data API, nearly every API call requires the Channel ID rather than the channel name or custom URL.
• RSS feed subscription — YouTube provides RSS feeds for every channel using the format: https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=CHANNEL_ID. You need the exact Channel ID to construct this URL and subscribe to a channel's uploads via any RSS reader.
• Third-party analytics tools — Platforms like Social Blade, VidIQ, TubeBuddy, and other YouTube analytics services often ask for the Channel ID during setup to connect and track channel performance.
• Channel verification and ownership — Some platforms and partnership programs require your Channel ID to verify that you own a specific YouTube channel.
• Embedding and widget configuration — Certain website widgets, plugins, and embed tools use the Channel ID to pull and display your latest videos or channel information on external sites.
• Ad campaign targeting — Advertisers running YouTube ad campaigns through Google Ads may need specific Channel IDs to target or exclude certain channels from their ad placements.

Why Choose Amaze SEO Tools for Finding Channel IDs?

• Totally Free — No sign-up, no premium tier, no charge per lookup. Find as many Channel IDs as you need.
• Accepts All URL Formats — Whether the channel uses a custom handle (@name), a legacy username (/user/), a custom URL (/c/), or the raw channel URL (/channel/), the tool resolves them all to the correct Channel ID.
• No Technical Knowledge Required — You don't need to inspect page source code, dig through YouTube settings, or use browser developer tools. Just paste a URL and get the ID.
• Instant Lookup — Results are delivered in seconds. No waiting, no processing queues.
• Accurate and Reliable — The tool reads directly from YouTube's public data to ensure the returned ID is always correct and current.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the YouTube Channel ID tool free?

A: Yes. The tool by Amaze SEO Tools is free with no registration required and no limits on lookups.

Q: What's the difference between a Channel ID and a channel name?

A: A channel name is the display name viewers see (e.g., "Amaze SEO Tools"). The Channel ID is a permanent, unique alphanumeric string assigned by YouTube (e.g., UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx). Channel names can change; Channel IDs cannot.

Q: What URL formats does the tool support?

A: It works with all common YouTube channel URL styles — @handle links, /c/CustomName links, /user/Username links, and direct /channel/ID links.

Q: Can I find my own channel's ID with this tool?

A: Absolutely. Just paste your own channel URL into the field and click Find now. It works the same for your channel as for any other public channel.

Q: What does a YouTube Channel ID look like?

A: A typical Channel ID starts with "UC" followed by 22 alphanumeric characters — for example, UCq-Fj5jknLsUf-MWSy4_brA. This format is standard across all YouTube channels.

Q: Why can't I just find the Channel ID on YouTube directly?

A: YouTube doesn't display the Channel ID prominently on the channel page. You'd normally need to view the page source code or navigate through YouTube Studio settings to find it. Our tool eliminates that hassle entirely.

Q: Does the Channel ID ever change?

A: No. The Channel ID is permanent and assigned at channel creation. Even if the channel changes its name, handle, or custom URL, the underlying Channel ID remains identical forever.

Find the Channel ID for any YouTube channel in seconds — use the free YouTube Channel ID tool by Amaze SEO Tools and get the exact ID you need!