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# YouTube Alerts

We're thrilled to introduce you to Mochi's YouTube Notifications feature - an exclusive for Mochi Prime Subscribers! 

With Mochi's YouTube Alerts, you can let your friends know whenever you or your favorite YouTuber uploads a video, complete with an embedded link to your video. It's super easy to set up YouTube Notifications and can be done in just three simple steps!

### Step 1: Add Your Channel

Let's get started with setting up your notifications! Enter your YouTube Channel name or Channel ID if you haven't received one yet in the "<mark style="color:purple;">**YouTube Channel /ID**</mark>" section.

<figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/mCLkfLI.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Entering Your Channel Name or Channel ID in the YouTube Notifications Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 2: Select the Announcement Channel

Now it's time to choose where Mochi will post the YouTube video Notifications. Go to the "<mark style="color:purple;">**Channel**</mark>" section and pick your channel from the dropdown menu.

<figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/3MXNFaE.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Selecting your Announcement Channel on the YouTube Notifications Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3: Set an Announcement Message

It's time to craft a friendly and exciting announcement message! Head over to the "<mark style="color:purple;">**Message**</mark>" section to create a warm and welcoming announcement message. You can use Mochi variables to add a personal touch like mentioning the YouTube channel <mark style="color:purple;">**`{youtube.channel}`**</mark>, their channel URL <mark style="color:purple;">**`{youtube.channel.link}`**</mark>, announcement roles, and more!

<figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ZrgHHUg.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Setting the Announcement Message on the YouTube Notifications Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

After you've followed all the necessary steps, simply hit the "<mark style="color:purple;">**Save**</mark>" button and you're all set to add the YouTube channel to your YouTube Notifications Dashboard!

{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to discover your channels Channel ID, you might find this [<mark style="color:purple;">**YouTube guide**</mark>](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6180214?sjid=622192545196868869-AP) helpful. It has all the information you need.
{% endhint %}