MCNs can transfer channels between content owners. Before you start: Make sure that the content owner receiving the channel has the roll-up tool enabled.
- Log in to the content owner that will receive the transferred channel.
- In the top right, select the account icon
Creator Studio.
- In the left menu, select Channels.
- At the top of the page, click Invite.
- Enter the channel’s username.
- Select Confirm.
The channel will be moved from the first content owner to the receiving content owner. The channel needs to accept an invitation in their Creator Studio dashboard to join the receiving content owner.
Channels may want to download or record revenue data before the transfer. Learn more about changes to reporting after transferring channel ownership.
Details for monetizing channels
Removing your channel from a MCN
Channels that have previously signed YouTube Partner Program terms should continue monetizing automatically after release from the network. They can confirm their monetization status in their account features page.
Switching MCNs
Channels moving from one MCN Owned & Operated Content Owner to another MCN Owned & Operated Content Owner will need to link to the new MCN Content Owner within 48 hours. If more than 48 hours have passed between the time a channel unlinks from one MCN O&O to join another MCN O&O, the channel will need to go through the channel review process once again to regain access to monetization features.
Channels that are part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) can move between MCN Affiliate Content Owners with no pause in monetization.