YouTube Channel URLs Demystified

Channel (ID) URL

Example: https://youtube.com/channel/UCwWA5S60fGyFLW2QdlK144w

This example is a standard URL that YouTube channels use. It uses your unique channel ID, which is the numbers and letters at the end of the URL.

Handle URL

Example: https://www.youtube.com/@famebot

New custom URLs can no longer be set up or changed. Any custom URLs you may already have will continue to work. All legacy URLs now redirect users to your new channel URL that is based on your handle.

Understand your YouTube channel’s URLs – YouTube Help