Have you lost access to your old Google account and looking for ways to transfer linked apps to a new one? The good news is that it is not as difficult as you would think. This also includes the ability to move your YouTube channel and make sure all your content, subscribers, and settings stay intact. So, let’s check out how to transfer a YouTube channel to another Google account and maintain your credentials without any interruption!
How to Transfer YouTube Channel to Another Google Account
Now you can conveniently change Google accounts without worrying about whether you can shift your YouTube data and maintain your account for security or personal reasons. Check out the steps shown below and enjoy the flexibility of managing your channel.
- Log in to YouTube with your channel credentials and click on the profile icon at the top right corner.
- Select YouTube Studio.
- Click on Settings from the left menu.
- Click on Permissions.
- Select MANAGE PERMISSIONS.
- Click on Manage Permissions under Users.
- Type in your Google account password and login credentials and click on Manage Permissions again.
- Click on Invite at the top right corner.
- Type in their user email under Email.
- Click on Access and select Owner. Please note that if you are unable to find this option, you need to click on opt out of permissions hyperlinked under Permissions to remove YouTube Studio to handle your permissions.
- Click on DONE.
- Open the email sent to your selected address and click on Accept Invitation followed by ACCEPT.
- Go back to YouTube Studio > Permissions > MANAGE PERMISSIONS > Manage Permissions.
- Click on Owner under your secondary account and select Primary Owner.
- Select DONE.
- Click on TRANSFER.
YouTube will soon approve your transfer to the selected Google account.
Why Can’t I Transfer My YouTube Channel?
If you are unable to change permissions to transfer your YouTube channel to another Google account, chances are that you do not have a YouTube brand account.
Will I Retain All My Subscribers and Content After Changing Owners on YouTube?
Yes, transferring your YouTube channel to another Google account will keep all your subscribers, likes, videos, and content. The channel’s data remains just how it is throughout the transfer process.
How Long Does It Take to Transfer a YouTube Channel to Another Account?
The transferring process usually takes a few minutes to give permission. However, the new owner will have to wait for up to 7 days after being added as a manager before they can be promoted to the primary owner and fully manage the channel for security reasons.
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Now that you have understood how to transfer your YouTube channel to another Google account by seeing the methods outlined in this guide, make sure all your information is in one place. Keep catching up with TechCult for more such new tech-related walkarounds. If you have any suggestions or queries, do reach out to us in the comment section.