Channel ID & Handle Finder

Translates YouTube channel handles (@name), custom URLs, or video links into the underlying canonical YouTube Channel ID starting with 'UC'.

Why This Tool Is Essential

Developers, tool integrators, and creators need canonical UC Channel IDs for API integrations, RSS feeds, live chat bots, and third-party widgets.

How It Works Step-by-Step

  1. Paste any YouTube channel handle (e.g. @MrBeast), channel link, or video URL.
  2. YTMulti queries the YouTube Data API search and channel resources.
  3. Outputs the exact canonical Channel ID (e.g. UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA).

How to Interpret Results

  • Channel ID (UC...): 24-character canonical identifier used by YouTube system infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a YouTube Channel ID?

A: A YouTube Channel ID is a unique 24-character string starting with 'UC' that permanently identifies a channel regardless of handle changes.