Channel field placeholder suggests entering a YouTube URL, but the application accepts only the channel name and displays a misleading error message

Submit YouTube Channel screen -> Observe the placeholder in the Channel field -> it says https://youtube.com/@channelname -> Enter a valid YouTube channel URL as suggested by the placeholder. -> Fill in the remaining required fields. -> Click Submit for review. Actual Result: The submission fails with the error: "Couldn't find YouTube channel for that link." Expected Result: 1. The placeholder should accurately reflect the expected input format (e.g., channel name/handle) or the application should support submitting a valid YouTube channel URL as suggested by the placeholder. 2. If URLs are intentionally not supported, the validation message should clearly inform the user of the expected input format, for example: "Please enter only the YouTube channel name/handle. Channel URLs are not supported." Impact: 1. The placeholder misleads users into entering an unsupported input format. 2. The validation error is misleading and does not explain the actual issue, resulting in a poor user experience and unnecessary failed submissions.

Last updated Aug 8, 2026