In the pop-up window, click , check only the box for subscriptions , and click OK . Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Next step .
Premium memberships cannot be moved between accounts. You must cancel the subscription on your old email and sign up fresh on the new one.
If you haven't moved yet, you can prevent this headache entirely for the future.
: Download the resulting ZIP file and locate subscriptions.csv . This file contains the URLs for every channel you follow. In the pop-up window, click , check only
If your old YouTube account is technically a "Brand Account" (or if you are willing to convert your personal channel into one), you can transfer ownership of the entire channel—including its videos, comments, and subscriptions—to your new Google email address.
It is important to understand the limitations of account migration. While you can move subscriptions, certain data be transferred to a completely separate Google account:
Click and watch the tool automatically subscribe to the channels on your new account. You must cancel the subscription on your old
Do you also need to transfer , or just the channels you watch?
Once the import is complete, go to your Google Account Security settings and revoke access for the importer tool to keep your account safe.
This method uses Google Takeout to extract your subscription list, then an open-source tool to import it into your new account. This file contains the URLs for every channel you follow
If your old channel is a "Brand Account" (e.g., linked to a business page):
YouTube's algorithm is based on watch history and likes.
Takes 2 minutes. Preserves every sub. Cons: Requires a third-party extension. Google occasionally changes their page layout, which can break extensions temporarily.
Click the extension icon to "Collect" or "Export" your subscription list. Switch to your new account in the same browser.
: Log into your new account and open the links from the CSV one by one (or in batches) to click "Subscribe" manually. Option 3: Moving a Channel to a Brand Account How to Transfer YouTube Channel to Another Google Account