YouTube has announced its new feature, Handles, which aims to make it easier for users to find each other. Contrary to channel names handles are unique to each user. Handles will become a part of every channel URL, and if the channel already has a personalized URL then it will become the creator handle. It allows people to direct other people to their channels when they are not on YouTube and are using social media networks such as Twitter or others.
With handles, people can uniquely identify themselves, get tagged in videos, get noticed in shorts, and other users can tag creators in the commentary section of different videos. It’s also a new way for users to connect in the YouTube community.
Handles will be available on the 14th of November, with each creator being able to select their handle until then. If creators don't select their handles, YouTube will automatically give them one that can be changed in the YouTube studio if the creator desires to do so. Everyone can have a handle, as YouTube removed the 100 subscribers eligibility threshold it previously had. Since each handle is unique, some users might not be able to use their preferred handle if it’s already taken by someone else, so users should be quick to choose their handle.
Handles are a great way for upcoming content creators to establish and maintain their presence on the platform. It helps users discover their channel, making it easier to build a community on YouTube. This community can also help the content creator by tagging them on other videos, shorts, or just commentary sections, helping new users find their content.
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