Channel & Handle studio · Free public utility
YouTube channel ID finder.
Resolve handles to raw IDs.
Convert any YouTube @handle, custom link, or video into its permanent 24-character Channel ID (UC...). Generate YouTube RSS feeds and canonical links with zero signup.
Why did YouTube switch to handles, and why do you still need Channel IDs?
When YouTube introduced @handles to simplify tagging and social mentions, they hid raw Channel IDs from browser address bars. However, underneath the surface, Google still indexes every channel using its unique 24-character ID.
Discord & Slack Video Bots
Automated notification bots require the channel's XML RSS feed or Channel ID to notify your server when you post a new video.
Google API & App Development
The official YouTube Data API v3 requires the permanent Channel ID (starting with UC) for almost all channel and playlist endpoints.
Permanent Identity Protection
Handles can be transferred or changed, but the Channel ID is permanent, ensuring your integrations never break.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YouTube Channel ID?
A YouTube Channel ID is a permanent, unique 24-character string starting with 'UC' (for example, UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA for MrBeast). Unlike handles and channel display names which can be changed at any time, a Channel ID never changes.
Why do I need a Channel ID instead of a handle?
Most YouTube integrations, Discord notification bots (like MEE6), RSS feed readers, analytics dashboards, and the official Google YouTube Data API v3 require the raw 24-character Channel ID rather than an @handle.
How do I get an RSS feed for a YouTube channel?
YouTube provides an official public XML RSS feed for every channel at the format: https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=CHANNEL_ID. Simply paste the handle into this tool to instantly retrieve the ready-to-use RSS URL.
Does this tool work with old custom URLs (e.g. /c/ or /user/)?
Yes. Our tool resolves all YouTube URL formats, including modern @handles, legacy /c/ URLs, vintage /user/ URLs, and standard watch URLs.
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