What if the YouTube channel name I want to use is already taken?

You have to add a number or sign or whatever, if you want that name but it is taken already. Everybody has a unique channel”name” (in form of a unique url) but it is usually incomprehensible because it is gibberish. It used to be very simple to just change that gibberish into a pronounceable url.

Can someone take your YouTube channel name?

Nothing, unless you trademarked your channel name and the channel that “stole” your name produces the same type of content as you. If the channel also took your cover art and/or profile image, and you own the rights to those, then that would be copyright infringement.

Is it illegal to impersonate a Youtuber?

Content intended to impersonate a person or channel is not allowed on YouTube. YouTube also enforces trademark holder rights. When a channel, or content in the channel, causes confusion about the source of goods and services advertised, it may not be allowed.

Can 2 YouTubers have the same name?

No, you will be infringing the trademark rights of the other channel.

How do I secure my YouTube channel name?

How do you protect your YouTube Channel name? The most effective way to protect the name of your YouTube Channel is to trademark it. Trademarking your YouTube Channel name will protect it by giving you exclusive rights to your channel name and preventing others from using the same or similar name.

How do I report a YouTube channel to the same name?

How to report a YouTube channel

1. Go to youtube.com and sign into your account, if necessary.
2. Go to the page of the channel you want to report.
3. Click on their “About” section.
4. Click the flag icon under the Stats section and select “Report User.”

How do I trademark my YouTube name?

You trademark the name of your YouTube Channel by applying to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and getting your application approved for registration.

How to deal with people who steal YouTube videos for profit?

Typically, trying to reason with someone who steals YouTube videos for profit doesn’t yield terrific results. However, there is a great deal to be said about civility in an age where a lawsuit is only a few clicks away. Try giving people the benefit of the doubt before calling in the troops. If that doesn’t work, then it is time to get serious.

How do I report stolen content on YouTube?

Probably the most traditional way of reporting stolen content, flagging a copied YouTube video can be done in one simple click. Just below a video there should be a flag icon that when clicked gives you several options to report a video.

How can you tell if someone is fake on YouTube?

Setting up a channel using the name and image of a person, and then posting comments on other channels as if they were posted by the person. Channels claiming to be a “fan account,” but actually posing as another’s channel and reuploading their content.

How to fix hacked YouTube account?

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