To Transfer Youtube Subscriptions From One Account To Another - How

This method is safe, free, and uses Google’s own tools. It does not automatically subscribe the new account—it simply gives you a list to work from.

Step 1: Export your subscriptions from the old account.

Step 2: Extract the list.

Step 3: Manually re-subscribe on the new account.

Pro tip: If you have over 200 subscriptions, skip to Method 3. This method is safe, free, and uses Google’s own tools

There is no native "Move" button. However, by combining Google Takeout (to get the data) with PocketTube (to import the data), you can accomplish a 99% clean transfer in about 10 minutes.

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How to Transfer YouTube Subscriptions from One Account to Another Step 2: Extract the list

Are you switching to a new YouTube account or merging multiple accounts into one? Transferring your YouTube subscriptions from one account to another can be a tedious task, but don't worry, we've got you covered. In this post, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of transferring your YouTube subscriptions to a new account.

Method 1: Using YouTube's Built-in Feature

YouTube provides a built-in feature to transfer subscriptions from one account to another. Here's how:

Method 2: Using a Third-Party Tool (OPML File) Step 3: Manually re-subscribe on the new account

If the built-in feature doesn't work for you, or you prefer a more manual approach, you can use an OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) file to transfer your subscriptions. Here's how:

Method 3: Manual Subscription Transfer

If you have a small number of subscriptions, you can manually transfer them by re-subscribing to each channel in your new account. Here's how:

Tips and Variations

Pros: Completely safe; no third-party tools required. Cons: Extremely time-consuming for anyone with over 100 subscriptions. You will be clicking for hours.

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