diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml
index 3e13b8b2327f..9932225a905a 100644
--- a/_config.yml
+++ b/_config.yml
@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ pinterest_id: # your pinterest id
 unsplash_id: # your unsplash id
 instagram_id: # your instagram id
 facebook_id: # your facebook id
+youtube_id: # your youtube channel id (youtube.com/@<youtube_id>)
 discord_id: # your discord id (18-digit unique numerical identifier)
 
 contact_note: >
diff --git a/_includes/social.html b/_includes/social.html
index 23c0d38856c0..38b5d3bda6f8 100644
--- a/_includes/social.html
+++ b/_includes/social.html
@@ -85,6 +85,9 @@
             {%- if site.facebook_id -%}
             <a href="https://facebook.com/{{ site.facebook_id }}" title="Facebook"><i class="fab fa-facebook"></i></a>
             {% endif %}
+            {%- if site.youtube_id -%}
+            <a href="https://youtube.com/@{{ site.youtube_id }}" title="YouTube"><i class="fab fa-youtube"></i></a>
+            {% endif %}
             {%- if site.discord_id -%}
             <a href="https://discord.com/users/{{ site.discord_id }}" title="Discord"><i class="fab fa-discord"></i></a>
             {% endif %}