How to create a Youtube channel?

In summary

Creating a YouTube channel is quick and easy perfect for hosting and sharing your videos on your website and social networks.

Sign in with Google: Go to YouTube and click “Sign in” at the top right using your Google account.
Create your channel: Click on your profile, then “Create a channel.” Choose “Use a custom name,” enter your association’s name, and confirm.
Set up your channel: Add a profile photo, a short description, and links to your website and social media. You can also customise the layout, upload a banner, and add a watermark to your videos.
Upload your first video: YouTube accepts formats such as .MP4, .MOV, or .AVI. Export in 720p or 1080p for best quality, click “Upload Video,” and drag and drop your file. Copy the video URL to share it easily across your channels.

In short: with your YouTube channel ready, you can showcase your videos, strengthen your online presence, and engage your community more effectively.

In this article, we will explain step by step how to create your Youtube channel to host all your videos and share them on your website and your various social networks.

STEP 1: CONNECT TO GOOGLE

The first step is to connect to your Google account. To do this, click on the « Sign in » button at the top right of Youtube.

STEP 2: CREATE A CHANNEL

Once you are logged in, you can create your Youtube channel. Click on your profile and then on the « Create a channel » button

A new window will open with two options for creating your channel. Choose the option « Use a custom name » to communicate on behalf of your association. Then give your channel a name and check the box « I understand that I am creating a Google account (…) » and click on the « Create » button.

STEP 3: SET UP YOUR CHANNEL

This step will allow you to set up your channel. To do this, import an image that will serve as a profile picture, add a description to your Youtube channel and add the link to your website and social networks

Your channel is now created and online on Youtube! You can then customize it by clicking on « Customize channel ».

You will be able to add a cover image (in the Branding section) and add a watermark automatically on your videos.

You will also be able to add sections, select videos to highlight to your subscribers… in the « Layout » section or modify the public url of your page in the « General information » section