Should I use my real name on YouTube?

Whether it's your surname, real name, pseudonym, keyword of your content, or a nickname, all are acceptable to use on YouTube.
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Should I name my YouTube channel my name?

Even some of your favorite YouTubers would have had a tough time choosing a name for their own YouTube channels. It is very important to give a catchy name to your YouTube channel because it will be tagged to all your videos, in your channel's homepage and even in YouTube's search results.
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Can you lie about your name on YouTube?

Take the time to carefully read the policy below.

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.
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Is it OK to change your name on YouTube?

Important note: If you're verified on YouTube and change your channel name, you'll lose your verification badge and need to reapply. But there will be no impact on your custom URL or Official Channel Music Note if you change your name.
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Can people find your real name on YouTube?

Registering with YouTube is an anonymous procedure — you don't need to give your name, just your e-mail address. YouTube keeps that information private, so really, all that other YouTube users know about you automatically is your username. Any other information is divulged by you. Keep your identity a secret.
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Should you use your real name online?

Using your real name lends credibility to what you're writing. Similar to criminal informants, coming forward with your true identity makes the content of your statement more believable and trustworthy.
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Can you change your YouTube name without changing your Google name?

Changing Your YouTube Channel Name. YouTube creators with both personal accounts and brand accounts can change the name of their channel without changing their Google account name. These changes can be made from either YouTube Studio on desktop or the YouTube mobile app.
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Can you have the same YouTube channel name as someone else?

The only thing that is unique is the URL so other people can have the same channel name as you without it being a problem.
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How much money does a Youtuber make?

Six YouTubers shared their RPM rates, or revenue per mille. The YouTube creators said they earned between $2 and $12 per 1,000 views. This converts to monthly payouts, and YouTubers we spoke with earned between $80 and $55,000 per month from the program. Those earnings can vary by month for creators.
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Does YouTube charge for deleting videos?

I got a call from someone saying that he is from youtube management and someone is trying to upload a video which contains something private and if you want us to delete that video you will have to pay inr 5000/-.
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What is YouTube illegal?

Violent or dangerous content

Hate speech, predatory behavior, graphic violence, malicious attacks, and content that promotes harmful or dangerous behavior isn't allowed on YouTube.
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What is a good YouTube name?

10 Tips for naming a Youtube Channel
  • 1. Make it Personal: Using the Youtube Name Generator to create names that fit to your personal name or content is the best way to name your channel. ...
  • Keep it Short: ...
  • 3. Make it Easy to Spell: ...
  • Consider how it Translates: ...
  • Remember Capital Letters: ...
  • Avoid Numbers: ...
  • Inform: ...
  • Evoke Emotion:
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How long does it take to get 1000 subscribers on YouTube?

It can take a year or half a year, two years or five. Then your next 100 subscribers are a little bit easier to get and take up less time than your first 100 subscribers. The next big step is your first 1000 subscribers.
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How can I get subscribers fast?

More videos on YouTube
  1. Brand your video thumbnails. ...
  2. Use YouTube's clickable subscription tools in your videos. ...
  3. Think in terms of playlists. ...
  4. Showcase your content strategically on your channel page. ...
  5. Run a contest. ...
  6. Release videos on a consistent schedule. ...
  7. Entice your audience over from other social media channels.
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Who are the least popular YouTubers?

Who has the least subscribers on YouTube?
  • Schrack Technik Romania - the Romanian subsidiary of an electrical equipment company Schrack hosting brand videos.
  • Zyxter - a new gaming channel starting out.
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Who is the first YouTuber?

The first YouTube video, titled Me at the zoo, was uploaded on April 23, 2005, and shows co-founder Jawed Karim at the San Diego Zoo and currently has over 120 million views and almost 5 million likes.
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Can my YouTube name be different from Google?

Your YouTube channel name and profile picture are not the same as your Google Account name and picture. All of your YouTube channel Name activity will still be stored with your Google Account and used in accordance with our privacy policy.
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Should I reveal my real name?

As far as safety, you never want to disclose personal identifying information like home address, phone number, passwords, etc. Your name is okay to use online. Personal branding is becoming extremely important in the digital age, embrace it!
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Do I have to use my real name for my account?

Firstly, you don't necessarily need to put your real name (although it is a requirement by Google). You can just put your nickname and make it look convincing that it is a name, and you should be okay with it.
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What is it called when you don't use your real name?

What is a pseudonym? A pseudonym is a false or fictitious name, especially one used by an author. When an author uses a pseudonym, it can also be called a pen name or a nom de plume.
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Can you go to jail for getting copyrighted on YouTube?

If to speak briefly, YouTube is not creating copyright itself. It only performs laws accepted in a particular country. But here comes the thing: if you violate copyright, you violate the country law. Which is quite serious and may lead to penalty charges or even jail.
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