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Can I have different pictures on Gmail and YouTube?
YouTube is finally allowing creators to change their channel name and profile picture without affecting their Google account. YouTube creators will now be able to have a channel name and profile picture that is different from what is shown on their Google account.
Can I make my YouTube picture different from Google?
When you create a channel on YouTube, you can choose a channel name and profile picture for YouTube that’s different from your Google Account. All of your YouTube channel Name activity will still be stored with your Google Account and used in accordance with our privacy policy.
Is Gmail linked to YouTube account?
Your YouTube email is linked to your Google account email, and if you’re using a Gmail address, you’ll likely have to create a new Google account to get a different YouTube email.
How do you make your profile picture different on YouTube?
How to change your YouTube profile picture on the website
- Click your current profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select “Settings.”
- Now on your “Channel customization” page, you’ll be offered several ways to personalize your account.
- Pick as photo from your computer.
- Click “Publish” in the top-right.
Can I change my photo on YouTube?
Change your profile picture. Use the YouTube Android app to change your profile picture. Tap EDIT CHANNEL, then tap your profile picture. You can take a photo or choose a photo to upload.
Why is YouTube not letting me change my profile picture?
1. Wait for 24 hours so that the changes can take effect. 2. After 24 hours if profile image still not changed, go to YouTube channel customize option, then click on your profile photo and then reupload your image for your profile picture.
Should I use my personal email for YouTube?
If you’re creating a YouTube channel for your business or service, for example, don’t use a personal email address when prompted for your current email address. The Google username you select will also become your YouTube channel name, and a free Gmail address will be issued to the account.
What is YouTube’s email address?
Your email address on YouTube is your Google Account email address (also known as your Google username). To change your email address on YouTube, follow the instructions to change your Google Account email address. If your channel is connected to a Brand Account, you can change channel owners and managers.
How do you set a profile picture on Gmail?
Change your picture
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- In the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Manage your Google Account.
- On your Google Account page, tap “Personal info.”
- Under “Profile,” tap your current profile picture.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to choose or take a photo.
- Tap Set Profile Photo.
Are my YouTube channel name and profile picture the same?
Your YouTube channel name and picture will be your public identity on YouTube and all publicly attributable actions will display your YouTube channel name and profile picture, for example, in comments and on your channel page. Your YouTube channel name and profile picture are not the same as your Google Account name and picture.
What is the difference between a Google account and a YouTube?
A Google Account is specific to just one person, so it uses one name and identity across all Google services, including on any YouTube channel that is connected. If you connect your YouTube channel to your Google Account:
Why does my Gmail have two versions of my profile picture?
The bug appears to be related to corruption between the gmail and hangouts profiles that are supposedly synchronized. Updating the picture in hangouts fixed the issue, even though that is supposedly shared with gmail and updating in gmail left two versions.
Is my YouTube channel name stored with my Google account?
All of your YouTube channel Name activity will still be stored with your Google Account and used in accordance with our privacy policy. Your Google Account is always your primary account; the YouTube name is only your public persona on YouTube. How to Update Your YouTube Channel Name & Profile Picture (Without Updating Google Account Info)