The most reliable way to transfer subscriptions is to do it manually. This ensures that you only move the channels you actually still watch, effectively "cleaning house" during the transition. Open your old YouTube account on a desktop browser. Click on the "Subscriptions" tab in the left-hand sidebar. Select "Manage" at the top right of your subscription list.
Once the file is ready, download it. You will find a CSV file containing the names and URLs of every channel you follow. Third-Party Automation Tools The most reliable way to transfer subscriptions is
Deselect all services and scroll down to select only "YouTube and YouTube Music." Click on the "Subscriptions" tab in the left-hand sidebar
If you have hundreds of subscriptions, manual entry is tedious. Google Takeout allows you to export your subscription data as a CSV file. While you cannot "upload" this file directly into YouTube, you can use it as a master checklist. Visit Google Takeout while logged into your old account. You will find a CSV file containing the
To move videos: You must download them from your old account and re-upload them to the new one.
To move playlists: Set your old playlists to "Public" or "Unlisted," share the link with your new account, and click "Save Playlist" to add it to your new library.