YouTube Channel ID Finder
Find any channel's ID from its URL or handle.
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About the YouTube Channel ID Finder
The YouTube Channel ID Finder gets the unique channel ID (the long UC… string) from any channel URL, @handle, custom (/c/) URL, or even a video link. YouTube shows friendly handles like @mkbhd, but many APIs, RSS feeds, embeds, and tools still need the raw channel ID — this finds it in one click.
Developers use it for the YouTube Data API and RSS subscriptions; creators and marketers use it to set up analytics, feeds, and integrations. It reads public data only and needs no signup.
How to use it
- 1
Copy the channel reference
Grab the channel URL, its @handle, a /c/ or /user/ URL, or even a link to one of its videos.
- 2
Paste and find
Drop it in the box and press Find ID. We resolve it to the channel via YouTube's API.
- 3
Copy the UC… ID
Copy the channel ID and use it in your API calls, RSS feed, or any tool that requires it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a YouTube channel ID?
It's the permanent, unique identifier for a channel, always starting with 'UC' followed by 22 characters. Unlike a handle, it never changes even if the channel renames.
Channel ID vs handle — what's the difference?
A handle (like @channel) is a human-friendly, changeable alias. The channel ID (UC…) is the stable technical identifier that APIs and feeds rely on.
Can I get the channel ID from a video?
Yes. Paste a video URL and the tool looks up the video's owning channel and returns its ID.
How do I build an RSS feed from the channel ID?
Use https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=CHANNEL_ID with the UC… ID this tool gives you.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no signup. A fair-use rate limit keeps it fast for everyone.