YouTube is an international Video-Sharing Platform where you post funny, informational, entertaining, or insightful content.
It helps you generate ad revenue out of that content. But there may come a time when you decide to quit and say goodbye to YouTube.
If you believe it’s time, this article is for you. You can learn how to delete YouTube channels by following this simple and easy guide.
There are two important things that you must know before initiating the deleting process. Either you can delete your whole YouTube account, or you can delete your YouTube Channel.
How to Delete YouTube Account
If you are planning to delete your entire Youtube account, there is no turning back. Deleting a YouTube Account means losing All of your browsing histories, saved passwords, emails, messages etc.
Since YouTube is owned by Google, you will lose every Google service as you will be deleting your Google Account.
However, you can only delete your YouTube account using the chrome browser on your PC. There is no way of deleting a Youtube account using a mobile.
How to Delete YouTube Channel
Deleting your YouTube Channel is a separate matter. This is generally what is meant when someone says they want to erase their YouTube Account.
If you want to delete your YouTube Channel, you must know that it will permanently erase every content that you have posted so far on your channel.
This includes previous comments, liked videos, messages, playlists, history, and, of course, your videos.
You can know how to delete YouTube Channel in the steps demonstrated below.
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How to Delete YouTube Channel (Desktop)
Step 1: Go to www.youtube.com. Visit the YouTube Home page and click on the Menu (≡) icon in the top left corner.
Step 2: Scroll down to “Settings” and click on the settings gear icon.
Step 3: Inside the settings menu,, click “Advanced Settings” at the bottom.
Step 4: Click on the “Delete channel” from the bottom.
Step 5: Sign in by entering your account password and click “Next”
Step 6: Click on the “I want to permanently delete my content”.
Step 7: Check the boxes by clicking on them and clicking “Delete my content”.
Your content and your channel and your information will be deleted.
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FAQs
What is the difference between deleting a YouTube channel and a YouTube account?
Deleting a YouTube channel means removing the content, subscribers, and all associated information. On the other hand, deleting a YouTube account means completely removing the account and all its associated channels.
How to delete the YouTube channel from my mobile device?
You can delete your YouTube channel from your mobile device by accessing the YouTube Studio app or by visiting the YouTube website on your mobile browser.
What happens to my videos, comments, and subscribers when I delete my channel?
When you delete your channel, all your videos, comments, and subscribers will be permanently removed and cannot be recovered.
How to delete a YouTube channel that has a strike or violates YouTube’s terms of service?
If your channel has a strike or violates YouTube’s terms of service, you will not be able to delete it.
Is it possible to transfer videos or subscribers to another channel before deleting it?
No, it is not possible to transfer videos or subscribers to another channel before deleting a channel.
Can I recover a deleted YouTube channel?
No, once a channel is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
How long does it take for a deleted channel to be removed from YouTube?
It may take up to 90 days for a deleted channel to be completely removed from YouTube’s systems and servers.