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YouTube Channel ID Finder

Paste a channel URL, @handle, /channel/UC…, custom /c/ name, or a video URL — get the stable UC… Channel ID, handle, and canonical link. Free, browser-based, no login.

What is this tool? How to use it FAQ Related tools
Accepts @handle, /channel/UC…, /c/, /user/, watch / Shorts / youtu.be links, or a bare UC… ID.
Related tools
Resolve identity, then research the channel.
Channel keywords → YouTube Data Viewer → Monetization checker →
Honest note: lookups that need a page fetch can fail when public CORS proxies are blocked or rate-limited. For your own channel, Studio’s advanced settings is always the reliable source.

What is a YouTube Channel ID?

Every YouTube channel has a stable identifier that starts with UC (for example UCBR8-60-B28hp2BmDPdntcQ). Handles (@name), custom URLs (/c/…), and display names can change — the Channel ID usually does not. APIs, embeds, analytics scripts, and many SEO tools expect this UC… ID.

The YouTube Channel ID Finder on YTSEOHub resolves that ID from a public channel URL, handle, legacy custom URL, or from a video URL (via oEmbed’s author link, then page parsing when needed). It runs in your browser — no API key and no login.

How to use it (step by step)

  • Step 1: Paste a channel URL, @handle, /channel/UC…, /c/ name, or any video / Shorts URL from that channel.
  • Step 2: Click Find Channel ID.
  • Step 3: Copy the Channel ID, handle, or canonical URL — or open the channel on YouTube.
  • Step 4: Use the ID in Studio links, Data API calls, or research tools like the Data Viewer and Monetization Checker.

How the lookup works

  • If the URL already contains /channel/UC…, the ID is extracted immediately.
  • If you paste a video / Shorts / youtu.be link, the tool calls YouTube’s public oEmbed endpoint and follows author_url.
  • For handles and custom URLs, it fetches the public page HTML through CORS proxies (in order: api.allorigins.win, then corsproxy.io) and parses "channelId":"UC…", /channel/UC…, and og:url.
  • When present, it also reads the @handle from the page.

Limitation: third-party sites cannot always fetch YouTube HTML because of CORS, consent walls, and proxy outages. If lookup fails, try again later, paste a /channel/UC… URL if you have one, or use the Studio method below for your own channel.

How to find your own Channel ID in YouTube Studio

For channels you own, the most reliable path is YouTube Studio → Settings → Channel → Advanced settings (the page path is often https://www.youtube.com/account_advanced when signed in). Your Channel ID is listed there — copy it once and keep it for API keys, verification, and tooling.

When creators need a Channel ID

  • YouTube Data API requests (channels.list, playlist lookups, analytics scopes)
  • Embedding a channel or building custom RSS / Atom feeds
  • Competitor research when handles redirect or change
  • Linking tools that reject vanity URLs and require a UC… ID
Quick tips
Fastest: if the URL already has /channel/UC…, you’re done.

From a video: paste the watch link — oEmbed usually returns the channel author URL.

Own channel: use Studio → Advanced settings (account_advanced) for a guaranteed ID.

FAQ

What does a YouTube Channel ID look like?

It usually starts with UC followed by a long alphanumeric string (often 22+ characters after UC). Example shape: UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

How do I find my own Channel ID without this tool?

Sign in to YouTube → open YouTube Studio → Settings → Channel → Advanced settings, or visit youtube.com/account_advanced while logged in. Your Channel ID is shown on that page.

Can I get a Channel ID from a video URL?

Yes. Paste the watch, Shorts, or youtu.be link. The tool uses YouTube’s public oEmbed response (author_url) and then resolves the UC… ID when needed.

Why did the lookup fail?

Browser CORS limits and public proxy outages often block fetching YouTube HTML from a third-party site. We try multiple proxies, but failure is possible. Retry later, use a direct /channel/UC… link, or use Studio for your own channel.

Is a Channel ID the same as a handle?

No. Handles (@name) are human-readable and can change. The Channel ID is the stable internal identifier APIs and many tools prefer.

Do you store the URLs I look up?

No. Resolution runs in your browser. We do not require an account and do not save your lookups on a server.

Does this use the official YouTube Data API?

No API key is required. Direct /channel/UC… URLs are parsed locally; video links use public oEmbed; other URLs use best-effort HTML fetches through public CORS proxies.