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**Creating a YouTube Channel: Step-by-Step Guide**
1. **Sign Up**:
* Go to youtube.com, click "Sign In" > "Create Account"
* Choose "To manage my business" for a brand account (recommended)
2. **Create Google Account**:
* Fill out the form (name, email, password, etc.)
* Create a new Gmail address if needed
3. **Set Up YouTube Channel**:
* Click "Create a channel" on your YouTube account
* Choose a custom channel name
4. **Verify Account (Important)**:
* Go to YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel > Feature Eligibility
* Verify your phone number to enable custom thumbnails, longer videos, live streaming, and more
**Next Steps**:
* Set up your profile picture and banner (linked to a separate tutorial)
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1. To create a YouTube channel, start by going to **youtube.com**.
2. If you don't have a Google account, you'll need to create one to sign in to YouTube.
3. The "Sign In" button is located in the upper right-hand corner of the YouTube homepage.
4. When creating a Google account for YouTube, you have two options: "For myself" or "To manage my business".
5. Choosing "To manage my business" allows for a **brand account**, enabling multiple people to sign in without sharing personal Google account credentials.
6. A brand account also allows for a **different name on your YouTube channel** than your Google account name.
7. If you don't have a Gmail account, you can create one by clicking "Create a new Gmail" during the sign-up process.
8. When creating a Google account, you must choose a **unique username** (before @gmail.com).
9. You can add a recovery email address, which doesn't have to be a Gmail address.
10. After creating a Google account, you can proceed to set up your YouTube channel.
11. To finalize your YouTube channel, click on your channel icon and select "Create a channel".
12. You can choose to use your own name or a **custom name** for your YouTube channel.
13. If you want to create another YouTube channel and already have one, go to your channel icon > Settings > Your channel > Add or manage your channels.
14. Newly created channels are **automatically brand accounts**.
15. To access features like custom thumbnails, longer videos, live streaming, and appealing content ID claims, **verify your phone number** in the YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel > Feature Eligibility.
16. Verifying your phone number involves receiving a text message with a six-digit code to submit to Google.