To monetize your YouTube account, you need to meet the eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) and follow these steps:
1. ๐Meet Eligibility Requirements
- Subscriber Count: Have at least 1,000 subscribers.
- Watch Hours: Accumulate 4,000 public watch hours in the past 12 months OR achieve 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days.
- Account Status: Follow YouTube’s Community Guidelines, with no active strikes on your account.
- AdSense Account: Have a Google AdSense account to receive payments. This requires you have a Visa Card.
- Two-Step Verification: Enable 2-step verification on your Google account.
2. ✒️Set Up and Verify Your YouTube Channel
- Go to YouTube Studio and ensure your channel is complete with:
- A proper channel banner, profile picture, and description.
- Uploaded content that adheres to YouTube’s policies.
- Verify your channel with a phone number:
- Go to YouTube Settings > Channel > Feature Eligibility > Intermediate Features > Verify Phone Number.
3. ๐Check Your Progress Toward Monetization
- In YouTube Studio:
- Go to Monetization in the left menu to see your progress toward the 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 public watch hours (or Shorts views).
- Click Notify Me When I’m Eligible to receive an email when you meet the requirements.
4. ๐Apply for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP)
Once you meet the eligibility criteria:
- Go to Monetization in YouTube Studio and click Apply Now.
- Complete the steps:
- Accept the YouTube Partner Program Terms.
- Connect or create a Google AdSense account.
- Wait for YouTube to review your application.
5. ๐Review Process
- YouTube reviews your channel to ensure it complies with their:
- Community Guidelines
- Monetization Policies
- Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines
- The review process typically takes a few weeks but may vary.
6. Start Monetizing Your Content
If approved:
- Enable Ads: Turn on monetization for individual videos.
- Explore additional revenue options like:
- Channel Memberships
- Merch Shelf
- Super Chats & Super Stickers
- YouTube Premium Revenue
If your application is rejected, YouTube will provide feedback, and you can reapply after 30 days. Continue to try and try until you get the channel monetized.