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How Do I Get Monetized on YouTube?

Writer: ML StudiosML Studios
Mar 22 min read
YouTube logo with a rising red arrow and stacked coins, set against a black background. Text reads "HOW DO I GET MONETIZED ON YOUTUBE?"

YouTube offers a lucrative opportunity for creators to earn passive income through video monetization.


But how do you get approved?


Let’s break down the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) requirements and how monetization works.



YouTube Monetization Requirements

To qualify for monetization, you must meet these eligibility criteria:


  1. 1,000 Subscribers: Your channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers.

  2. 4,000 Watch Hours (Past 12 Months) OR 10M Shorts Views (Past 90 Days): Your public videos must accumulate 4,000 valid watch hours OR 10 million valid public Shorts views within the last 90 days.

  3. Adherence to YouTube’s Policies: You must follow YouTube’s community guidelines, terms of service, and monetization policies (YouTube’s Guidelines).

  4. Two-Step Verification Enabled: Your Google account must have two-step verification turned on.

  5. No Active Strikes: Your channel must not have any active Community Guideline strikes.

  6. AdSense Account: You must link an approved Google AdSense account to receive payments (Google AdSense).


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How YouTube Monetization Works

Once approved for the YouTube Partner Program, you can monetize your content through multiple revenue streams:


  • Ad Revenue: Earn from ads shown before, during, and after your videos.

  • YouTube Premium Revenue: Get a share of subscription revenue when Premium members watch your content.

  • Channel Memberships: Viewers can pay for exclusive perks.

  • Super Chats & Super Stickers: Fans can pay to highlight their messages during live chats.

  • Merchandise Shelf: Sell official merchandise directly through your channel.

Tips to Get Monetized Faster

  1. Optimize Your Content for Watch Time: Create engaging, valuable videos to increase audience retention.

  2. Use SEO-Friendly Titles & Descriptions: Research keywords using tools like TubeBuddy and VidIQ.

  3. Leverage YouTube Shorts: Shorts help boost views and grow subscribers quickly.

  4. Promote Your Videos: Share content on social media and embed videos in blog posts.

  5. Stay Consistent: Uploading regularly helps maintain audience engagement and growth.

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