The invention discloses a preparation method of a copper-cobalt-based catalyst for producing low-carbon alcohols from syngas, specifically implemented according to the following steps: step 1, placing carbon nanotubes in concentrated nitric acid for treatment, and then vapor-coating them on carbon paper, Dry naturally to obtain the cathode electrode material; step 2, add anhydrous copper sulfate, cobalt sulfate heptahydrate, sodium citrate and sodium sulfate in the ionized water, stir evenly to obtain solution a, then adjust the pH value, adjust the rear In a constant temperature water bath, the electrolyte is obtained; step 3, the cathode electrode material and the anode electrode material are placed in the electrolyte, connected with a numerical control constant current electroplating power supply, and electrolyzed to obtain a copper-cobalt-based catalyst sample; step 4, The copper-cobalt-based catalyst sample is rinsed into a container, dried, roasted, pressed into tablets, ground and sieved to obtain the copper-cobalt-based catalyst. The surface of the catalyst prepared by the invention is loose and porous, the specific surface area is large, the active components are highly dispersed, and the catalytic effect is good.