YouTube automatically generates a "Topic Channel" for artists based on their music releases. To consolidate your online presence and manage your music content more efficiently, you can request to merge this Topic Channel with your official YouTube Artist Channel. Follow the steps below to initiate the merge process.
Requirements
Before you begin, ensure that you meet the following criteria: You must have at least three releases to apply for the merge.
Steps to Merge Your Channels
Prepare Your Information: Make sure you have your Distro Artist name as well as your YouTube Artist Channel and Topic Channel IDs handy (See instructions on finding your channel ID)
Fill Out the Merge Request Form using this link: YouTube Artist Channel Merge Request Form.
What Happens Next?
Processing Time: YouTube typically takes 1-6 months to process merge requests. The exact time depends on various factors, including the number of followers your channel has.
No Expedited Process: Unfortunately, there is no way to expedite the merging process. YouTube handles these requests at their discretion.
Final Note
Merging your Topic Channel with your Artist Channel can help streamline your content management and enhance your audience's experience by consolidating your music into one location. Once the merge is complete, your audience will be able to find all your music content under your official Artist Channel.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the process, feel free to reach out for support.