YouTube Channel ID Finder
Handles and custom URLs change; the channel ID does not. Paste any channel link, @handle or even a video URL to get the ID for APIs, sheets and integrations.
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Frequently asked questions
A permanent identifier that starts with UC and is 24 characters long. Unlike a handle or channel name, it never changes, which makes it the safe key for APIs, spreadsheets and integrations.
The ID YouTube Studio shows under advanced settings. It is the channel ID without the leading UC.
Yes. Paste any public video link and the tool returns the uploader's channel ID.
No. Only channels the public YouTube API can see can be resolved.
No. Every tool is free and needs no account. Nothing you paste is stored: the request is processed and the result is sent back to your browser.
The shared YouTube Data API quota resets daily. If it runs out, open Advanced options and paste your own YouTube Data API v3 key; it is used for that one request and never saved.