Earn Money on YouTube: Monetization Guide | YouTube for Creators

Question 1

How do I monetize my channel?

Accepted Answer

You can monetize your channel by applying for and being accepted to the YouTube Partner Program. Only channels that follow our YouTube channel monetisation policies may be able to monetize. You can earn on YouTube through advertising revenue, Shopping, YouTube Premium, channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks. Each feature has its own set of eligibility requirements, on top of subscriber and view count requirements. Learn more

Question 2

How does YouTube pay its creators?

Accepted Answer

To get paid on YouTube, you have to become a member of the YouTube Partner Program. You are guided to create a new AdSense for YouTube account if you're doing so for the first time. AdSense is the primary method of payment for your YouTube earnings. Learn more

Question 3

How many subscribers do I need to get paid?

Accepted Answer

To join the YouTube Partner Program, you’ll need meet several eligibility requirements and have 500 subscribers and 3 public uploads (past 90 days) and either: 3,000 valid watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days), or 3M valid Shorts views (past 90 days) Learn more

Question 4

How do I make money on YouTube?

Accepted Answer

You can earn money on YouTube by applying for and being accepted to the YouTube Partner Program. Only channels that follow our YouTube channel monetisation policies may be able to monetize. You can make money on YouTube through advertising revenue, YouTube Premium, YouTube Shopping, brand partnerships, channel memberships, and gifts. Each feature has its own set of eligibility requirements, on top of subscriber and view count requirements. Learn more

Question 5

How do I apply for the YouTube Partner Program?

Accepted Answer

In order to apply to join the YouTube Partner Program, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:Follow the YouTube Channel Monetization Policies.These are a collection of policies and guidelines that allow you to monetize on YouTube and compliance with them is required when you accept a partner agreement with YouTube.Live in a country/region in which the YouTube Partner Program is available.Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel.Make sure that two-step verification is turned on for your Google Account.Have access to advanced features on YouTube. Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don't already have one (only create a new AdSense for YouTube account in YouTube Studio – learn more).See eligibility requirements here. Once you have what you need and your channel is eligible to apply, sign up for the YouTube Partner Program from either a desktop computer or a mobile device: Sign in to YouTube In the top right-hand corner, click your profile picture and then YouTube Studio In the left menu, click Earn Select Apply now to get started Click Start to review and Accept the Base Terms Click Start to set up an AdSense for YouTube account, or link an existing active one Once you've applied, you'll see In progress in the Be reviewed step, which means that we have received your application. Learn more

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Build your dream business on YouTube

To start earning on YouTube, first you’ll need to join the YouTube Partner Program.

Join the ultimate creative partnership

Earn more

To start earning on YouTube, first you’ll

need to join the YouTube Partner Program.

Join the
ultimate creative
partnership