Did your kid ask you if they could have their own YouTube channel? Whether they simply want to create videos to share with their friends or their dream is to become a famous YouTuber, having their channel could be a great way to have fun and develop their creativity.

These nine tips will show you how to start a YouTube channel for kids, so you can join this journey with them.

1. Read all of YouTube’s regulations for kids

You first need to be aware of YouTube’s regulations regarding channels for kids. Age requirements vary from one country to another, and your kid might not be allowed to create their own YouTube channel if they are under 13 years old.

Read all of YouTube’s regulations, and discuss them with your kid. Ensure they understand what type of content they are not allowed to post and which information they can or can’t share on YouTube.

2. Create a Google account for your kid

Before creating a YouTube channel for your kid, you must create a Google account. This is a necessary step if they want to be able to create and upload their videos on YouTube. Simply go to your Google account, and follow the instructions to create one for your kid.

Depending on your kid’s age, you might want to keep their Google account supervised so you can restrict their activities on YouTube.

3. Set up their YouTube creator account

Once your kid’s Google account is set up, go to YouTube, click on their profile image, and create their YouTube channel.

You should avoid using their real name and photo. Ask them to make up a name for their channel and upload an image of their choice.

As you help them customize their channel, set ground rules regarding how much time they can spend on YouTube and what content you allow them to share.

4. Help your kid create a beautiful YouTube banner

Next, help your kid make a customized YouTube banner. Their YouTube banner will appear at the top of their channel, and its purpose is to instantly let people know what this channel is all about.

Use a YouTube banner maker to help with the design process. It’s a good idea to include the channel name on this banner and to make it colourful and playful since this is a YouTube channel for kids.

Remember that since people use different devices to explore YouTube, some banners will be cropped out on small devices. Look for YouTube’s recommended banner size, and keep the most important parts of your design in the middle.

5. Pay attention to privacy settings

You must ensure your child understands that being a YouTuber is not always fun. Cyberbullying and viewers leaving rude or inappropriate comments are part of an unpleasant reality many YouTubers face.

Help your kid choose the privacy settings for their account. You could set it up as private, so only those who received an invitation can watch their videos. You should also consider marking the channel as “Made for Kids,” which will automatically disable comments and ads.

6. Discuss the channel’s direction

Your kid probably already knows what kind of videos they want to make. Have a discussion together about the direction their YouTube channel will take.

Do they want to make funny videos or talk about a topic they are passionate about? Do they want to try recipes or review different toys or video games? Think of some ideas that they can turn into great content for their channel.

7. Make sure your kid has all the right tools to create videos

To be able to shoot videos, your kid is going to need a good camera. A smartphone camera can do the trick, but buying a video camera and a microphone is always possible if you want them to use fancy equipment.

They might also need user-friendly video editing software so they can edit their videos and add fun graphics and music.

8. Help your kid learn how to upload videos

Uploading videos to YouTube is not complicated, but it can seem intimidating if you do it for the first time. Help your kid learn how to upload their videos to their YouTube channel.

You can supervise them whenever they upload a new video to ensure the content they want to post is safe to share.

9. Get the whole family involved and have fun

Who says your kid has to be the only one working on their videos? If you want, and if your kid agrees, you can get the whole family involved!

This could be a great way for your kid and you to spend time together and get creative.