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.
What are benefits of an Official Artist Channel?
Once your Official Artist Channel is approved, you'll have access to some exciting features like:
Increased visibility through YouTube search
Access to artist specific tools and analytics in YouTube Studio
The ability to update your YouTube Music pic & bio
Exclusive access to data and analytics through YouTube Analytics for Artists
A verified music note next to your channel name
Steps to Merge Your Channels
If you meet all the requirements then you can fill out a ticket to merge your YouTube Topic Channel with Your Artist Channel by following these steps:
Open a new support chat and choose the option to "Fill Out Ticket ✍️"
Select "Claim YouTube Channel"
Create a new ticket
Requirements
Before you begin, ensure that you meet the following criteria:
✅ You must have at least three releases live on your Topic Channel
✅ Your Artist Channel name matches the Artist Name on your Topic Channel
✅ Your Artist Channel is not empty—it needs to have public videos available (Shorts do not count)
What Happens Next?
Processing Time: YouTube typically takes a month or more 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.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the process, feel free to reach out for support.