Finding Channel ID and Playlist ID for YouTube Auto Post RSS

If you’re looking to set up Auto Post RSS for your YouTube account, you’ll need the Channel ID and Playlist ID. Follow the steps below to find these IDs for your own YouTube account or for other YouTube channels.

For Your Own YouTube Account:

Step 1: Sign in to YouTube

Go to YouTube and sign in to your account.

Step 2: Access Settings

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
Select Settings from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Open Advanced Settings

In the left-hand menu, click on Advanced Settings.

Step 4: Find Your Channel ID

Your Channel ID will be displayed on the Advanced Settings page.

For Other YouTube Channels:

Step 1: Access the YouTube Channel

Go to the YouTube channel whose Channel ID you want to find.

Step 2: View Page Source

Right-click anywhere on the channel’s page and select View Page Source from the context menu.

Step 3: Search for RSS URL

Press Ctrl + F to open the search bar.
Type rssUrl into the search box.
You’ll find the RSS URL highlighted in the source code. Copy the RSS link.

Step 4: Paste and Search

Paste the copied URL into the designated field on your RSS tool or eclincher.

Finding the Playlist ID

Step 1: Navigate to the Playlist

Open the playlist you want to retrieve the Playlist ID from.

Step 2: Locate the Playlist ID in the URL

Look at the URL in your browser’s address bar. The Playlist ID is the string of characters after list= in the URL

Step 3: Copy the Playlist ID

Copy the Playlist ID and paste it into the designated field in your RSS tool or eclincher.



By following these steps, you’ll easily find the Channel ID and Playlist ID needed for setting up YouTube Auto Post RSS on eclincher.

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our Support Team for assistance!

Thank you,
The eclincher Support Team

Updated on: 09/10/2024