How To Transfer Youtube Subscriptions From One Account To Another May 2026

Method 1: Using YouTube's built-in feature (limited)

YouTube allows you to transfer your subscriptions to a new account, but there's a catch. This feature only works if you're transferring subscriptions from a Google account that's not verified or a YouTube account that's not linked to a Google account. If you're using a verified Google account or a YouTube account linked to a Google account, this method won't work for you.

  1. Sign in to the YouTube account with the subscriptions you want to transfer.
  2. Go to the YouTube settings page (www.youtube.com/account).
  3. Click on "Account" from the left menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Subscriptions" section.
  5. Click on "Transfer subscriptions to a new account."
  6. Enter the email address of the new account, and follow the prompts.

Method 2: Using OPML (Recommended)

OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) is a file format that allows you to export and import subscriptions from one account to another. This method works for both verified and non-verified Google accounts.

Step 1: Export subscriptions from the old account

  1. Sign in to the YouTube account with the subscriptions you want to transfer.
  2. Go to the YouTube settings page (www.youtube.com/account).
  3. Click on "Subscriptions" from the left menu.
  4. Click on the three vertical dots next to "Subscriptions" and select "Subscriptions OPML."
  5. Click on "Export subscriptions" and save the OPML file to your computer.

Step 2: Import subscriptions to the new account

  1. Sign in to the new YouTube account.
  2. Go to the YouTube settings page (www.youtube.com/account).
  3. Click on "Subscriptions" from the left menu.
  4. Click on the three vertical dots next to "Subscriptions" and select "Subscriptions OPML."
  5. Click on "Import subscriptions" and select the OPML file you exported earlier.

Method 3: Manual transfer (not recommended) Method 1: Using YouTube's built-in feature (limited) YouTube

If the above methods don't work for you, you can try manually transferring your subscriptions by:

  1. Writing down the channel names or URLs of the subscriptions you want to transfer.
  2. Signing in to the new YouTube account.
  3. Searching for each channel and subscribing to them one by one.

This method is time-consuming and prone to errors, so it's not recommended.

Troubleshooting tips:

By following these methods, you should be able to transfer your YouTube subscriptions from one account to another.

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Method 2: The "Browser Extension" Method (Fastest & Most Popular)

If you don't want to fiddle with CSV files, browser extensions are the way to go. However, be very careful here. Only use extensions with thousands of positive reviews; you are granting them access to your YouTube data. Sign in to the YouTube account with the

The gold standard for this is "PocketTube: Subscription Manager" (available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge).

Method 1: The Manual Method (The "Old School" Way)

This is the most obvious method, but it is only recommended if you have fewer than 50 subscriptions.

The Ultimate Alternative: Start Fresh

Before spending three hours transferring 800 subscriptions, ask yourself: Do I actually watch all these channels?

According to YouTube analytics, 90% of users only watch content from 10% of their subscribed channels. Use the transfer process as a "spring cleaning" opportunity.

Instead of transferring everything, export the CSV, open it in Excel, and sort by channel name. Remove the dead channels, the ones that haven't uploaded in a year, and the topics you no longer like. Then import the cleaned-up list (usually 20-30 channels) manually without any extensions.

Your new account will thank you for the fresh, uncluttered feed. Method 2: Using OPML (Recommended) OPML (Outline Processor

Method 3: Manual RSS Feed Transfer (The "Old School" Way)

Best for: Users who are uncomfortable with extensions or have fewer than 50 subscriptions.

Before Google Takeout was polished, power users used RSS (Really Simple Syndication). YouTube provides an RSS feed for every channel’s uploads. You can use this to bulk-import into a new account via an OPML file.

Step 1: On your old account, go to YouTube and scroll through your subscription list (click "Subscriptions" on the left menu). Step 2: You need a website or app that converts a list of URLs to an OPML file. (Search for "bookmarks to OPML converter"). Wait, this is tedious. Honestly, this method is largely obsolete now that Google Takeout exists. It requires manually copying each channel URL. I do not recommend this for more than 10 channels.

"I don't want to use extensions. Do I have to?"

No. Use Google Takeout + a dedicated RSS reader like Inoreader.

  1. Import your subscriptions.csv into Inoreader.
  2. Inside Inoreader, you can click the "YouTube" logo next to each feed to open the channel.
  3. Manually click subscribe. (Semi-automated, but safe).

What about Brand Accounts?

If your old channel is a "Brand Account" (e.g., linked to a business page):