<p>Launched in 2005, YouTube has steadily grown particularly in the last three years after the covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns forced people to stay at home. YouTube became a go-to site for entertainment and information and is currently the most popular search engine platform, second only to Google search.</p>.<p>It has also become a major source of income for creators and to help further popularise their channels, YouTube is introducing short handles similar to how Twitter offers on its social media platforms.</p>.<p>"Today we’re introducing handles, a new way for people to easily find and engage with creators and each other on YouTube. Every channel will have a unique handle, making it easier for fans to discover content and interact with creators they love," YouTube</p>.<p>YouTube says that starting in November, it will start creators on when they can choose a handle for their channel.</p>.<p>If the channel already has a personalised URL, it will automatically become their default handle. And, those long-time creators, can opt to change the handle for their channel as soon as the notification in YouTube Studio comes through. </p>.<p>YouTube will try to ensure new and older channels have unique handle names and there is no duplication of names. </p>.<p>"The timing of when a creator will get access to the handles selection process depends on a number of factors, including overall YouTube presence, subscriber count and whether the channel is active or inactive," YouTube Team noted.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a></em>.</p>
<p>Launched in 2005, YouTube has steadily grown particularly in the last three years after the covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns forced people to stay at home. YouTube became a go-to site for entertainment and information and is currently the most popular search engine platform, second only to Google search.</p>.<p>It has also become a major source of income for creators and to help further popularise their channels, YouTube is introducing short handles similar to how Twitter offers on its social media platforms.</p>.<p>"Today we’re introducing handles, a new way for people to easily find and engage with creators and each other on YouTube. Every channel will have a unique handle, making it easier for fans to discover content and interact with creators they love," YouTube</p>.<p>YouTube says that starting in November, it will start creators on when they can choose a handle for their channel.</p>.<p>If the channel already has a personalised URL, it will automatically become their default handle. And, those long-time creators, can opt to change the handle for their channel as soon as the notification in YouTube Studio comes through. </p>.<p>YouTube will try to ensure new and older channels have unique handle names and there is no duplication of names. </p>.<p>"The timing of when a creator will get access to the handles selection process depends on a number of factors, including overall YouTube presence, subscriber count and whether the channel is active or inactive," YouTube Team noted.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a></em>.</p>
