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How to Connect a YouTube Brand Account & Manage Brands in Minvo

How to create multiple brands to organize content and social accounts

Written by David Salib

✨ Overview

Connecting a YouTube Brand Account to Minvo helps ensure your content is properly organized under the correct channel identity 🎬. Since Brand Accounts are tied to a primary YouTube login, Minvo requires you to connect the main account first before the Brand Account becomes available.

Minvo also allows you to create and manage multiple brands, making it easier to handle different clients, projects, and workflows efficiently 🧠


πŸ”— Connecting a YouTube Brand Account

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use this when:

  • Your YouTube Brand Account is not appearing in Minvo πŸ“Ί

  • You manage multiple YouTube channels or brand identities πŸ‘₯

  • You want to ensure videos are posted under the correct brand

πŸͺœ Steps

  • Step 1: Use the Correct YouTube Login
    Sign in with the YouTube account that owns the Brand Account.
    ​Why: Brand Accounts are linked to the primary Google/YouTube login.

  • Step 2: Connect Your YouTube Account in Minvo
    Link your YouTube account to Minvo first.
    ​Why: This allows Minvo to detect connected Brand Accounts.

  • Step 3: Select the Brand Account Option
    Once connected, the Brand Account will appear as an additional option.
    ​Why: Ensures correct channel selection for publishing.

  • Step 4: Confirm the Connection
    Select and confirm the Brand Account.
    ​Why: Finalizes the setup for accurate posting and tracking.


🏒 Creating a New Brand in Minvo

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use this when:

  • Managing multiple clients or channels πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό

  • Separating projects for better organization πŸ“

  • Customizing workflows per brand 🎯

πŸͺœ Steps

  • Step 1: Open Brand Selector
    Go to the top-right corner and click the Brand Selector dropdown.
    ​Why: This is where all brand controls are managed.

  • Step 2: Click β€œAdd Brand”
    Select Add Brand from the dropdown menu.
    ​Why: Starts the brand creation process.

  • Step 3: Customize Your Brand
    Set up:

    • Uploads (separate video libraries) πŸŽ₯

    • Projects (unique workflows) 🧩

    • Social Accounts (linked platforms) 🌐

    • Analytics (performance tracking) πŸ“Š
      ​Why: Keeps each brand fully independent and organized.

✏️ Editing a Brand Name or Thumbnail

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use this when:

  • Rebranding a client or project 🏷️

  • Improving organization across multiple brands πŸ—‚οΈ

  • Updating visuals for clarity or consistency 🎨

πŸͺœ Steps

  • Step 1: Open Brand Dropdown
    Hover over the brand name in the selector.
    ​Why: Reveals editing options.

  • Step 2: Click the Edit Icon
    Select the edit option next to the brand.
    ​Why: Opens customization settings.

  • Step 3: Update Brand Details
    Modify the name or upload a new thumbnail.
    ​Why: Improves clarity and brand identification.

  • Step 4: Save Changes
    Confirm your updates.
    ​Why: Applies changes across the workspace.

🎯 Why Use Minvo Brands?

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use brands when managing multiple clients, channels, or content strategies.

πŸͺœ Key Benefits

  • πŸ—‚οΈ Keep content organized per client or project

  • 🌐 Manage multiple social accounts efficiently

  • πŸ“Š Track brand-specific analytics separately

  • ⚑ Streamline workflows across teams and projects


πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • Always double-check you’re working under the correct brand before editing πŸ‘€

  • Use clear brand names to avoid confusion between clients 🏷️

  • Upload distinct thumbnails for quick visual identification 🎨

  • Separate brands for different niches or audiences for better analytics πŸ“ˆ


πŸ†˜ Need Help?

If you have any questions about connecting Brand Accounts or managing brands in Minvo, contact Minvo Support for assistance. We’re here to help you stay organized and scale your content workflow efficiently πŸš€

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