YouTube Advanced Settings (2026): Step-by-Step Guide for Studio & Channel

Do you know that by customizing the YouTube Advanced Settings correctly, you can grow your channel much faster?
Many creators don’t even realize how powerful the advanced settings are inside YouTube Studio.

In this detailed step-by-step guide, I will explain everything about YouTube Studio Advanced Settings, Channel Advanced Settings, and even how to access YouTube Advanced Settings on Mobile. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how to configure these options to optimize your channel for growth and monetization.

What Are YouTube Advanced Settings?

YouTube Advanced Settings are hidden customization options inside YouTube Studio that allow creators to manage their channel visibility, monetization eligibility, audience settings, and account-level features.

These settings include:

• Choosing whether your content is made for kids or not
• Hiding or showing subscriber count
• Setting channel keywords for SEO
• Verifying your account for monetization features
• Managing default currency, upload settings, and permissions

If you want to grow on YouTube, mastering these advanced settings is a must.

How to Open Advanced Settings in YouTube Studio (Desktop)

Follow these steps to access advanced settings in YouTube:

Step 1: Go to YouTube.com and sign in.
Step 2: Click on your profile icon (top right).
Step 3: Select YouTube Studio.
Step 4: On the left sidebar, scroll to the bottom and click on Settings.
Step 5: Click on Channel → Advanced Settings.

You are now inside the YouTube Advanced Settings tab.

YouTube Channel Advanced Settings Explained:

1. Change Default Units

As soon as you reach the advanced YouTube setting by following the steps mentioned in Point 1 you will first see the option of default units only. 

It will be visible to you under the General Option in which you can change the currency. By default it is set to Dollar but you can also set it to INR.

When you convert currency from Dollar to INR then CPC RPM etc. will also be visible in INR in your Creator Studio and AdSense Account . 

If you leave the default you will see everything in dollars. Note that this is only for analytics in India at the time of payout the payment is done in dollars and the currency exchange in your account will be according to your country.

2. Channel Settings → Basic Info

Under General you will find the option of Channel. Under this you will have 3 YouTube setting options available:

Basic info:

Basic Info comes in the first place. In this you will get the first option of Country of Residence i.e. which country you are a resident of. 

You must set it India. You should know that there are only a few countries in the world where citizens can take advantage of YouTube Content Monetization. India is one of them from this option you have to choose India.

After Country of Residence comes the option of Keywords . Under the keywords option you have to fill those keywords which match your channel. 

For example suppose you publish videos on your channel above Health Topic. In such a situation you can enter keywords like health healthylife yoga healthyfoodie. All you have to do is put a comma after the keyword.

Important Advanced Setting:

The option of Advanced YouTube Settings also comes within the Channels option. The number one comes under this Do you want to set your channel as Made for Kids? 

This means whether you want to set up your channel for Made for Kids. Only do this if you are making videos for children (13 years of age or less). You can read the Made for Kids Guidelines.

If your video is for general audience then you have to proceed by selecting No. In second place is Display the number of people subscribed to my channel. 

If you want that your viewers can see the subscriber count of your channel then you should tick it. Otherwise you should untick . It is your decision whether you want to show the subscribers of your channel to others or not.

Feature Eligibility:

With the help of Feature Eligibility YouTube Setting you can make your channel feature rich. If you want to enjoy all the benefits of YouTube Content Creator then you have to pay attention to this YouTube setting.

1. Standard Features: Video uploads Playlist creation Add collaborators to playlists Add new videos to existing playlists come under Standard Features. To enjoy all these features your channel should be free from active Community Guidelines strikes. There should not be any active strike on your channel.

2. Intermediate Features

If you want to enjoy the standard features then first of all standard features should be enabled on your channel. Apart from this you will also have to verify your phone number. 

If you click on verify phone number then YouTube code will be sent to your number by entering which you can verify the channel. This is very necessary.

3. Advanced Features

If you want to be eligible for monetization then you have to verify your channel. There are 3 methods for verification the first is video verification. 

For video verification you have to make a video of yourself and send it to YouTube. Another way is Valid ID under which you have to send driving license or passport proof.

Finally the third way is channel history under which you just have to keep making your videos and YouTube will verify you a lot. 

You can verify yourself by choosing one of the three methods and take advantage of advanced features. This is an important YouTube setting.

3. Upload Defaults

The next YouTube channel setting is upload defaults. In this you have to leave Basic info and come straight to Advanced Settings. After this you first tick Allow automatic chapters. Under the License option you get two options:

• Standard YouTube Licence
• Creative Commons – Attribution

If you want that your video cannot be used by any other person without permission then you should choose Standard YouTube License. 

If you want other channels to be able to use your video without any copyright claim or strike then you should choose Creative Commons Attribution. 

After this choose the category from the category to which your videos are related.

On coming down you will see an option Show how many viewers like this video. If you want your audience not to know how many likes your videos get then untick it otherwise keep it tick. 

However YouTube has stopped displaying the dislike count to the viewers in its new YouTube update .

4. Permissions

The Permissions section comes next in YouTube Settings. Using this feature you can add other contributors or owners to your channel. 

There are many such YouTube channels on which the whole team works together. In such a situation you can give access to your channel to anyone else.

For this you just have to click on Invite. After this enter the email address of that person in the first box and in the second box you have to decide which role you would like to give him. 

You have the option of Manager Editor Viewer. After this a confirmation mail will be sent to that person from YouTube.

5. Keyword Optimization in Metadata

To ensure your videos get discovered focus on keyword optimization within the metadata. Include relevant keywords in your video titles descriptions and tags to enhance searchability and reach a broader audience.

6. Channel Information

Ensure your channel provides a comprehensive overview of your content. Utilize Advanced Settings to edit and optimize your channel description contact information and associated websites.

7. Feature Eligibility

Unlock additional features for your channel by meeting specific eligibility criteria. This includes live streaming custom URLs and access to the YouTube Partner Program.

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How to Access YouTube Advanced Settings on Mobile?

Many creators search for YouTube Advanced Settings for Mobile. Here’s how you can access them:

Option 1 – YouTube App

• Open YouTube App → Profile Icon → Your Channel → Tap the edit (pencil) icon.
• Basic settings like name, description, and links are available.

Option 2 – YouTube Studio App

• Download the YouTube Studio App.
• Go to Settings → Channel → Advanced Settings.
• Here you can manage audience, monetization settings, and more.

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Conclusion

Now you know exactly how to open and use YouTube Advanced Settings in 2026. By setting up channel keywords, enabling monetization features, configuring audience settings, and optimizing permissions, you can unlock the full potential of your YouTube channel.

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