YouTube: Here's How to Change Your Channel Name, Description on Mobile

Follow this guide to change your channel's name and/or description

Did you know YouTube allows you to change your channel’s name and description within its mobile application? Our guide will show you how.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the YouTube app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Tap “My channel.”

Step 3: Tap the gear icon.

Step 4: Tap the pencil icon next to your channel’s name or description, depending on the one you’d like to edit.

Step 5: Make the desired changes to your channel name or description.

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