YouTube Channel Settings for Beginners (Set Up Your Channel the Right Way!)

Learn how to configure your YouTube channel settings before uploading your first video. In this step-by-step tutorial for beginners, I’ll walk you through YouTube Studio settings, channel keywords, audience settings, verification, upload defaults, and comment moderation. If you’re a coach, course creator, or online business owner, follow along to get your channel organized—without the tech tears! 🎁 FREE YOUTUBE CHANNEL SETUP MADE SIMPLE WORKBOOK Get the companion workbook for this entire series! Prepare your channel name, handle, description, keywords, and branding with planning questions, AI prompts, and a Canva template. 👉 Download here: https://go.corinneblagg.com/freebie-y... In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ Where to find your settings in YouTube Studio ✅ How to add your country and channel keywords ✅ How to review audience and advanced settings ✅ Where to check your feature eligibility and verification ✅ How to create upload defaults with your standard description and links ✅ How to give a team member channel access ✅ How to manage comments, blocked words, and moderation I’ll explain the choices I make for my channel so you can decide what fits yours. Some settings depend on your content and audience, so choose accordingly. My favorite time-saver? Upload defaults! Prepare your recurring links once so you don’t have to find and paste them every time you upload through your browser. ▶ NEED TO CREATE YOUR CHANNEL FIRST?    • How to Create a YouTube Channel in 2026 (S...   ▶ WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Start a YouTube Channel From Scratch | Beginner Tutorial Series (2026)    • Start a YouTube Channel From Scratch | Beg...   I’m Corinne Blagg, The Back-End Girl. I help non-techie coaches and course creators set up business systems, automations, and funnels without the tech tears. Subscribe for more beginner-friendly tutorials on YouTube, AI, and business tech. Tech isn’t scary. It’s just new. 💛 #YouTubeChannelSettings #YouTubeForBeginners #TheBackEndGirl