YouTube Channel ID Finder
Find a channel's UC… ID from its URL, handle, or a video link.
Find a YouTube Channel ID
Every YouTube channel has a permanent ID that starts with "UC". Paste a channel URL, an @handle, or a custom name and this tool returns the underlying channel ID — even when it isn't visible in the URL.
What it accepts
- Full channel URLs (/channel/, /@handle, /c/, /user/)
- A bare @handle
- Video URLs (returns that video's channel)
- Already-resolved /channel/UC… URLs (instant)
Why you need the ID
The channel ID is required by the YouTube Data API, RSS feeds, and many embed and automation tools. Handles and custom names can change, but the UC… ID never does.
Handle vs. channel ID
Modern channels show a friendly @handle, but under the hood every channel keeps a stable UC… identifier. When the ID isn't in the URL, this tool fetches the channel page and reads it from the page's metadata.
If it can't be found
Some pages (like consent screens in certain regions) may not expose the ID. If that happens, try the channel's main page URL or one of its video links, which reliably contain the channel ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the YouTube Channel ID Finder.