How to Find a YouTube Channel URL

To allow or deny a YouTube Channel, you first need to find the full channel URL, which is usually different from the shorter custom URL that’s often shared.

For example:

• User-friendly custom URL: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatoracademy
• Full Channel URL including ID: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRfArvrzheW2E7b6SVT7vQ

Both URLs open the same page on YouTube, and the full URL is always in the format - /channel/<CHANNEL-ID>.

The custom URL can be modified by the channel owner, but the Channel ID URL will always stay the same.

Deriving the Full Channel URL from a Custom URL

You can find the channel ID by going to the Share Channel option under Channel Details, as shown in the video below.