Every YouTube user will have a unique handle that applies across the platform, from channel pages to Shorts, YouTube’s TikTok competitor.YouTube will be rolling out handles gradually starting this week by notifying users when it’s their turn to pick a handle, meaning some people will get to claim theirs before others.If a user has already created a personalized URL for their channel, that will be their default handle (they’ll have the option to change it once it’s their turn).The addition of handles brings YouTube further in line with TikTok just as the company doubles down on its investment into Shorts.Last month, YouTube announced it would bring monetization to Shorts, letting creators keep 45 percent of the ad revenue."