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A step-by-step guide for sellers on the Bloggers.tools channel marketplace: how to move a YouTube channel to a separate Brand Account and hand ownership over to us.
- 1Create an empty channel move_channel_here
- 2Move the channel you’re selling into it
- 3Add our email with the Owner role
- 4After 7 days, make us the Primary owner
How to transfer the channel
You do these steps yourself, in your own Google account. Click a screenshot to see it full size.
2Create an empty channel
Go to Account → My channel → Create a channel and create a new empty channel with a name and handle such as move_channel_here.
At this step you may be asked to verify access to your Google account.
3Switch back to the channel you’re selling
Then go back to YouTube and be sure to switch again to the channel you want to transfer: click “Switch account” in the top right corner or use this link.
4Move the channel
Go back to Account and choose View advanced settings, then Move channel → Move channel to your Google Account or a Brand Account.
A list of available accounts opens. Choose the move_channel_here account you want to move the channel to.
At this step you may be asked to verify access to your Google account.
5Replace the empty channel
Since another channel (the one you just created) is already linked to this account, click “Replace” and choose “Delete channel” in the window that opens. Then confirm.
The transfer is done.
6Add us as an owner
In Account, go to Channel managers → Add or remove manager(s) → Users → Manage permissions.
Add our channel transfer email there with the Owner role.
7After 7 days, make us the Primary owner
We accept the invitation, and after 7 days (not earlier) you assign us the Primary owner role.
That’s it – your part of the channel transfer is done.
If something doesn’t work
It’s impossible to transfer the channel and keep its custom URL
If you need to keep using it, first remove it in the old account, wait 72 hours and set it up again. See instructions in this article.
There’s no list of accounts to move the channel to
If there’s no list of accounts, the reasons may be:
- The Google account you’re signed in with and the Brand Account are different. How to change the channel owner is explained in this article.
- You’re not the only one with access to the channel. In that case open Settings → Permissions in YouTube Studio and remove other users’ access to the channel.
- The channel is linked to a Brand Account but has YouTube Studio permissions set up. Turn them off before you continue.
To remove YouTube Studio roles, go to Settings → Permissions and choose to turn off YouTube Studio channel permissions.
I tried everything, but it doesn’t work
This can only happen if your YouTube channel is linked to a work or school account. The same goes for supervised accounts.
If you still couldn’t move the channel to our temporary account, write to our Support team and we’ll do it ourselves.
Channel transfer: frequently asked questions
How do I transfer a YouTube channel to another email or Google account?
First move the channel into a Brand Account (steps 2–5 above). Then add the new email as an Owner, and after 7 days make it the Primary owner. Moving a channel to your own second account works the same way.
Can I transfer a channel without a Brand Account?
No. A channel on a personal account can only change hands together with its login and password, which breaks Google’s rules and isn’t safe. Moving it to a Brand Account is free and takes a couple of minutes.
Why can’t I make someone the Primary owner right away?
It’s a Google security delay: a person can become Primary owner only 7 days after becoming an Owner. During those 7 days they already have full access to the channel.
How long does a channel transfer take?
The move to a Brand Account and the owner invite take 10–15 minutes. A full ownership change takes at least 7 days because of Google’s delay, plus 72 hours if you need to keep the custom URL.
Will I keep subscribers, videos and monetization?
Yes. Videos, subscribers, comments, playlists and Partner Program status stay with the channel. Only AdSense doesn’t move: the new owner links their own account in YouTube Studio → Earn, and a linked AdSense account can be changed once every 32 days.
How do I give someone access without transferring ownership?
YouTube Studio → Settings → Permissions → Invite, then pick Manager, Editor or Viewer. You can remove access at any time, and ownership doesn’t change. An editor or social media manager usually needs only the Editor role.
How do I remove the previous owner after the transfer?
Once you’re Primary owner, open the Brand Account settings → Manage permissions and remove everyone except you. Also check Permissions in YouTube Studio. When you buy on the Bloggers.tools marketplace, we do this for you.
Why can’t I transfer a channel from a work, school or supervised account?
Google Workspace accounts and supervised accounts often block channel moves. Contact support and we’ll help.
Can I sell my channel through you?
Yes. List it on the channel marketplace: the buyer’s money is frozen on their balance, and you transfer the channel to our Google account using this guide. Neither side risks losing the money or the channel.
Can’t move the channel?
Write to our support team – we’ll do it ourselves.
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