Sign in to YouTube with a Google account
Go to YouTube Studio or your profile menu
Select Create a channel
Enter a channel name
Add a profile picture
Add a channel banner
Write a channel description
Customize your channel layout
Verify your account
Set your channel handle
Choose your channel category
Adjust privacy and upload settings
Upload your first video
Add titles, descriptions, and tags
Create playlists
Enable comments and community settings
Link social media or website accounts
Review YouTube policies and guidelines