You’ve also probably heard some creators ask you to subscribe to their YouTube channels. But what does that mean, and how can you go about it? This article will teach you how to subscribe to a YouTube channel to keep up with your favorite creators.
What It Means to Subscribe to a YouTube Channel
Subscribing to a YouTube channel means you choose to follow that channel and get notifications for its activity, including new uploads or when the creator goes live. This ensures that you don’t miss out on its latest updates.
It also lets the creators of those channels know you’re a fan of their work. YouTube suggests content and sends notifications for videos you might like, but subscribing to a channel lets the platform know want to get more notifications from it.
Doing that and blocking YouTube channels from your feed is a great way to personalize your experience. Another way is to manage your YouTube notifications.
How to Subscribe to a YouTube Channel on Your Smartphone
Subscribing to a YouTube channel is a quick and straightforward process. Simply open the YouTube app on your device. Then, tap the Search icon in the top-right corner of the screen and enter the name of the channel you want to subscribe to.
You will now see a list of videos from that channel and the option to subscribe. Tap the red Subscribe button. If you want, you can customize your notifications by clicking the notification Bell that appears next to the Subscribe button.
If you’re already watching a video from a new channel, you can subscribe to that channel by tapping the red Subscribe button below the video.
How to Subscribe to a YouTube Channel on Your Computer
Subscribing to a YouTube channel on your computer is just as easy. Go to YouTube.com and log in to your account. Type the channel’s name you want to subscribe to in the Search bar at the top of the screen.
Now click the red Subscribe button next to the name of the channel. Again, you can customize your notifications by clicking the notification Bell that appears next to the Subscribe button after you’ve subscribed.
You can also subscribe to a channel while watching a video by clicking on the red Subscribe button below it.
When you’ve found channels you love, you can watch your favorite YouTube videos with friends by syncing the video playback.
How to Find Your Subscriptions on YouTube (Mobile)
You can view all the YouTube channels you’re subscribed to, so you can manage your subscriptions and notifications for each channel. Open the YouTube app on your device. Tap the Subscriptions tab at the bottom of the screen.
You’ll see a row with the channels you’re subscribed to at the top of the screen. Tap All to expand this into a full list.
Alternatively, you can catch up on what your favorite channels have been up to by scrolling down the Feed. You can filter the results by tapping any of the tabs at the top to view recent channel activity, videos you haven’t finished watching, videos you haven’t watched, and more.
By tapping the Settings button at the end of the row, you can choose whether you want to see Videos and posts or Videos only on your subscription feed.
How to Find Your Subscriptions on YouTube (Desktop)
The process is slightly different on your desktop. On the YouTube Home page, click on the Subscriptions tab on the left panel. This will show you your subscriptions Feed, starting with the most recent activity.
Click on the Manage button in the top-right corner to manage your subscriptions.
Keep Up With Your Favorite YouTube Channels
You’re now clued-up about YouTube channel subscriptions, including how to subscribe to a channel and manage your subscriptions. Subscribing to YouTube channels is a great way to quickly and easily find the channels you love and keep up with their latest activity.