CHANNEL ID
YouTube Channel ID Finder
Paste any YouTube video or channel URL and instantly get the unique channel ID. Useful for API integrations and channel links.
Works with video URLs, channel URLs and any standard YouTube link.
HOW IT WORKS
Find a channel ID in 3 steps
Copy any YouTube URL
Copy a video URL, channel URL or any standard YouTube link from your browser.
Paste and find
Paste the link above and click "Find channel ID". The unique channel identifier appears.
Copy the ID
Click the copy button to grab the channel ID — ready for API use or sharing.
WHY CHANNEL ID
Why you need a channel ID
The channel ID is a unique identifier that works across all YouTube APIs and integrations.
API integrations
YouTube Data API, Analytics API and many third-party tools require the channel ID.
Permanent link
Channel handles can change, but the channel ID never does. It is the most reliable way to link to a channel.
Works with any URL
Paste a video link and we extract the channel ID from the uploader. Paste a channel link and we extract it directly.
Copy with one click
The ID is displayed in a code block with a copy button — no manual selection needed.
FAQ
Channel ID questions, answered
What is a YouTube channel ID?
A channel ID is a unique 24-character identifier that starts with "UC". Every YouTube channel has one, and it never changes even if the channel name or handle changes.
Can I find the channel ID from a video URL?
Yes. Paste any video URL and we extract the channel ID of the video's uploader.
Can I find the channel ID from a channel URL?
Yes. Paste a channel URL (youtube.com/channel/..., youtube.com/@handle, or youtube.com/user/...) and we extract the channel ID.
Is the channel ID finder free?
Yes. Completely free, no sign-up, no limits.
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