Announced that YouTube will introduce a unique name 'handle' for each account so that it can identify impersonation accounts
On October 10, 2022, YouTube announced that it would introduce 'handle' as a unique account name. On YouTube, you can set a channel name for your YouTube channel, but there is no problem if the channel name overlaps with an existing channel name, so account spoofing etc. frequently occur. However, since the handle will be a unique name that can distinguish individual YouTube accounts, it will be easier to verify your identity in the comment section of YouTube.
Introducing handles: A new way to identify your YouTube channel
All YouTube users will soon have an account handle — but some will get to pick theirs earlier - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/10/23392552/youtube-unique-handle-rollout-shorts-comment-mentions-tiktok
YouTube to broadly support the @username format with launch of YouTube handles | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2022/10/10/youtube-to-broadly-support-the-username-format-with-launch-of-youtube-handles/
Regarding the introduction of handles, YouTube said, ``For many creators, YouTube is not only a place to upload and comment on videos, but also a community and a home base. is a new way to easily find and interact with creators on YouTube, as every channel will have its own unique handle, making it easier for fans to find content and interact with their favorite creators. will be,” he explains.
Handles will be displayed on the channel page and short videos, and creators can use handles to mention each other in comments, community posts, and video descriptions.
You can set a custom URL on the YouTube channel, but if you are using this, it seems that the custom URL part will be set to the handle by default after the handle is introduced. For example, GIGAZINE's YouTube channel has a custom URL of 'youtube.com/user/gigazine', so by default the 'gigazine' part will be set as the handle. The handle can also be changed after introduction.
The handle will be introduced in stages, and it seems that creators will be notified individually that the handle is available. In addition, it seems that the timing when the handle becomes available is determined by multiple factors such as the popularity of the channel, the number of subscribers, whether it is active or not.
Also, after setting the handle, the handle and the corresponding URL (eg youtube.com/@handle) are automatically created. If you have already set a custom URL, it will redirect to the new handle-based URL without you having to update the link.
Regarding the introduction of the handle, the overseas media The Verge said, ``The introduction of the handle will allow YouTube to get even closer to TikTok.YouTube is increasing its investment in short videos to become a rival of TikTok.September 2022 , we introduced monetization to YouTube Shorts, allowing creators to receive 45% of ad revenue.'
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