YouTube Channel ID Finder

Paste a channel URL, @handle, or any video link to instantly find the underlying channel ID (UC...) - free, no signup.

Fast, free, and no card required. SSL secured.

How it works

  1. Paste a channel URL, @handle, or a video link from that channel into the box above.
  2. Click Find ID to resolve it to the channel's real ID.
  3. Copy the ID (starts with UC) with one click.
  4. Use it anywhere that requires the raw channel ID instead of a handle - APIs, tools, or scripts.

Why you need a channel's raw ID

Required by most YouTube APIs

The YouTube Data API and most third-party tools expect the UC... channel ID, not a @handle or vanity URL.

Handles and URLs can change

A channel's @handle or custom URL can be renamed at any time - the underlying channel ID never changes, so it's the reliable identifier to store.

Feed it into another tool

Paste the resolved ID directly into our channel transcript tool, RSS readers, or any script that needs a stable channel reference.

Need to resolve many channels at once?

This tool is built for quick, one-off lookups - no account, no cost. For bulk resolution or automated pulls, use the public API to resolve handles to channel IDs programmatically.

View API pricing & credits

YouTube Channel ID Finder FAQs

What is a YouTube channel ID?

A unique, permanent string starting with 'UC' that identifies a channel internally - unlike a @handle or custom URL, it never changes even if the channel is renamed.

Is this channel ID finder free?

Yes - resolving a channel's ID from its handle, URL, or a video is completely free, with no account or sign-up required.

Can I find a channel ID from just a video?

Yes - paste any video URL from that channel and the tool will return the uploading channel's ID.

Why do I need the channel ID instead of the @handle?

Most APIs, automation tools, and scripts require the stable UC... ID rather than a handle, since handles can be changed by the channel owner at any time.

Does this work for any public channel?

Yes - any public YouTube channel can be resolved this way. Private or terminated channels aren't accessible, same as browsing YouTube directly.