How to create a YouTube ID

Go to YouTube and click on the “Create Account” link

Create a Google account

Note that your Google user name may not be the same as your YouTube ID.

You're all set – but not so fast. Click the “Back to YouTube” button

You are now registered with YouTube – but you don't yet have a YouTube ID! Click “YouTube settings” to continue.

In the Account Information screen, click “Create a Channel”.

Enter your desired YouTube user name – this will also serve as your channel name.

This is the name that you'll need for YouTube for Education, so be sure to make a note of it!

Click the “Next” button and then the “All done!” button.

Finally, visit the St. Mary's website to register your YouTube ID.

Go to YouTube and click “Sign In”

After signing in with your Google ID, you'll see this screen. Click on your user name to contiune.

In the expanded pane, click on “My channel” to continue.

Choose your options and then click “OK, I'm ready to continue”.

You have added a channel to your account. But note that you have not chosen a YouTube ID!

Click on your user name again, and click on YouTube settings.

In the Account Information screen, click on Advanced.

In the Advanced screen, click on “Create username”.

Enter your chosen user name and click “Create Username”.

This is the name that you'll need for YouTube for Education, so be sure to make a note of it!

Finally, visit the St. Mary's website to register your YouTube ID.