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The 7-Day YouTube Primary Ownership Transfer: What Every Buyer Must Know
CreatorNova Escrow Officer
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August 25, 2026
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5 min read
When purchasing a YouTube Brand Account, the seller must invite the buyer as Manager. After exactly 7 days (168 hours), Google unlocks the ability to promote the buyer to Primary Owner and remove the seller. During these 7 days, CreatorNova locks 100% of the buyer's payment in safe escrow.
Key Takeaways for Safe Transactions
- Always confirm YouTube Partner Program (YPP) active monetization status via live screen share or escrow middleman verification.
- Do not send direct irreversible payments (e.g. Friends & Family or unescrowed crypto transfers) to anonymous sellers.
- Maintain Brand Account Manager status throughout the full 7-day Google waiting period before releasing escrow.
CreatorNova Middleman Escrow:
All transactions conducted through CreatorNova include complimentary identity audits, strike checks, and 7-day fund locks.
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