Assign Channel Ownership

How to Set Up and Assign Channel Ownership in YouTube MCN

Overview

Assigning ownership to YouTube channels allows you to manage access, responsibilities, and reporting within Revelator. Ownership setup is essential for:

• Granting clients permission to view and manage their own channels.

• Associating specific channels with rights holders or internal team members.

• Organizing catalogs by stakeholder or entity for better reporting and revenue routing.

This guide walks you through identifying imported channels and assigning or updating their ownership.

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Prerequisites

• You must have already connected a YouTube MCN or joined Revelator’s MCN.

• The channels must be successfully imported into the YouTube section of the catalog.

• You must have admin permissions in the workspace.

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How It Works: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Navigate to the YouTube > Channels Tab

• From the left-hand sidebar, click YouTube under “UGC Platforms.”

• Select the Channels tab to see all imported YouTube channels.

• You’ll see a blue banner confirming imported channels.

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Step 2: Review and Select a Channel

• Browse or search for the desired channel using the search bar or filters.

• Click on the three-dot menu (⋮) on the top right of the channel tile.

• Choose “Assign Channel Owner”.

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Step 3: Assign a Channel Owner

• A list of available workspace users or payees will appear.

• Select the appropriate owner.

• Click Confirm to assign ownership.

🟢 Once assigned, the new owner can access the channel and its videos in their own catalog view, depending on their permissions.

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Step 4: View and Confirm Ownership

• Open the channel detail page.

• The assigned owner will appear under the channel name.

• Optionally, navigate to Videos tab to manage or inspect individual video content for that owner.

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Expected Outcomes

• Channel ownership will be reflected in both the main catalog and client views.

• Channel owners will have access to metadata, stats, and videos based on their role.

• Clients can only access channels assigned to them, ensuring privacy and relevance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I reassign ownership later? Yes. Repeat the steps above and choose a new owner.

• What happens if a channel has no owner? It remains visible in the main catalog but is not exposed to any client or team user until assigned.

• Can I bulk assign ownership? Not currently. Ownership is assigned one channel at a time.

• Does ownership affect royalties or statements? No — but assigning a Payee to a contract related to a channel does. This process is separate.

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Additional Resources

• How to Filter YouTube Channels and Videos

• YouTube MCN Setup Guide

• User Roles and Permissions Explained

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Next Steps and Future Releases

• Batch ownership assignment (Q3 2025)

• Notification system for newly imported channels needing ownership

• Role-based access to video metadata by owner