Channel Backup
The #1 YouTube channel backup tool
Back up your videos' metadata and protect your channel against data loss. Restore everything in a flash for peace of mind.
Protect your channel's data against online threats
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. It’s good advice. Protect your YouTube channel by backing everything up with TubeBuddy YouTube Channel Backup.
Even if a hacker gains access to your channel, you’re secure in the knowledge that you have a backup waiting in the wings.
By keeping a backup of your channel, you can create content knowing that if a tragedy happens, you can recover everything in a breeze. Safeguard your channel and enjoy the freedom to create content without fear.


Restore your YouTube metadata in record time
With Channel Backup, you can easily export all your video information in minutes and reinstate your videos' metadata anytime. Just upload the backup file, and your metadata will pop back into place. It's like you hit a giant 'undo' button on your lost data.
Protect your channel's data with Channel Backup
Here's how Channel Backup works
Channel Backup is available for the following plans
Free
Pro*
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How to backup your YouTube channel
- Step 1: In your YouTube Studio dashboard, click "Bulk & Misc Tools."
- Step 2: Under "Misc Tools," click "Channel Backup."
- Step 3: Select whether you want to backup your entire videos or the last one since your last backup, and start the backup.
- Step 4: Once it's done, export the data in the CSV file.
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Frequently asked questions
The YouTube channel backup tool by TubeBuddy helps you safeguard your video metadata, titles, tags, descriptions, and more. It’s a must-have feature for creators who want to protect their content from accidental deletion, hacking, or platform issues.
TubeBuddy automatically scans and saves your video metadata. It creates a downloadable backup file, so if anything ever happens to your channel, you can easily restore your data and backup your YouTube channel without losing key optimization elements.
Using TubeBuddy for channel backup means you’re always prepared. You can restore your SEO data quickly, avoid the stress of rebuilding content manually, and protect your video performance and search visibility with just a few clicks.
TubeBuddy protects your content by storing your video’s metadata securely. If your channel ever faces an issue, the YouTube channel backup allows you to restore everything efficiently, keeping your optimization, structure, and branding intact.
Yes, TubeBuddy allows you to backup YouTube channel metadata like titles, tags, descriptions, and more. You can download this information in a CSV file, making it easy to store, manage, and restore whenever needed.
The channel backup process with TubeBuddy is highly secure. Your data is stored in a downloadable format that you control, offering safety, accessibility, and peace of mind.
It’s best to backup your YouTube channel regularly, especially after publishing new videos. Consistent backups ensure your latest metadata is saved and ready for quick recovery if anything goes wrong.
To restore content, simply upload your saved backup file using TubeBuddy’s tools. Your metadata will update automatically, helping you recover your channel’s structure and maintain consistent performance.
TubeBuddy focuses on metadata, not actual video files. While it doesn’t handle video formats, it securely backs up all vital details, ensuring your YouTube channel backup covers what’s needed for optimization and recovery.
TubeBuddy gives you full control by storing your channel backup data in secure files you download and manage. This reduces the risk of data loss and keeps your information easily restorable whenever required.
Yes, if you manage multiple channels, you can use TubeBuddy’s YouTube channel backup tool across all of them. Just switch to the respective channel in TubeBuddy and perform separate backups as needed.
Using a backup YouTube channel tool protects your work from loss, saves hours of manual recovery, and maintains your SEO. It adds a reliable safety net for creators who can’t afford to lose their hard-earned progress.
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