Separate YouTube and Google account - how it works

Only if you have linked your YouTube channel to your Google Plus account in the past 14 days can you separate it from your account and continue using your old user name. We have summarized for you how to do this in this practical tip.

Remove Google account from YouTube

To remove the link between your YouTube and Google account, perform the following steps: (Note: Channels created with a Google Plus page do not have a user name and cannot be separated from Google Plus.)

1. Open YouTube and sign in with your Google account.
2. Go to YouTube account settings.
3. Click the "Disconnect Google+" link.
4. Now confirm the separation of your channel and the use of your old user name.

Now your YouTube channel is separated from your Google account, all activities on YouTube will in future be carried out using the old user name. You can of course continue to use your Google Account as usual.

For example, if you do not have a Google Plus account or have not yet used a YouTube channel, this guide may not apply to your case.