YouTube introducing unique channel handles

YouTube just announced channel handles are coming to users and channel creators alike so they can connect to each other more easily. Those are similar to Instagram’s handles and are uniquely assigned to each profile. The rollout of the feature is going to be in stages, so it might take a while before everyone gets a chance to pick a handle of their own.

Previously YouTube introduced unique channel URLs but the handles will make it easier to tag someone in comments, videos and the handle will also appear on YouTube shorts. Another added benefit of having a handle is to be recognized by…