Step-by-step guide to freedom
Download your data first. Once deleted, it's gone forever. Grace period: None for channel, but consider carefully.
Visit takeout.google.com and sign in
Click 'Deselect all', then scroll and select only YouTube (or all Google data if desired)
Select export format and delivery method (email link recommended)
Click 'Create export' and wait for email with download link
Visit youtube.com/account
Click on 'Advanced settings' or 'View advanced settings'
Look for 'Delete channel' option. This removes your YouTube presence.
⚠ This only deletes YouTube. Your Google account (Gmail, Drive) remains intact.
Follow prompts to confirm channel deletion.
They don't want you to leave. Here's how they'll try to stop you:
Makes it unclear what deleting YouTube vs Google account means
Heavy emphasis on losing your videos (even if you never posted)
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