# 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.

***

## **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.

***

## **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.

***

### 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”**.

***

### 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.

***

### 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.

***

## **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.

***

## **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.

***

## **Additional Resources**

* How to Filter YouTube Channels and Videos
* YouTube MCN Setup Guide
* User Roles and Permissions Explained

***

## **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


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.revelator.com/pro/platform/catalog/channels/assign-channel-ownership.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.