What are the eligibility requirements for monetization on YouTube?
E.g. number of subscribers, watch hours (or Shorts views), AdSense account, following policies.
Eligibility requirements for YouTube monetization (YouTube Partner Program – YPP) as of 2025:
✅ Basic Eligibility
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Follow YouTube’s policies and guidelines
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You must comply with the Community Guidelines, Monetization policies, and Copyright rules.
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Reused or unoriginal content is often a reason for rejection.
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Live in a country/region where YPP is available
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Not all countries are eligible. You need to check if the YouTube Partner Program is supported in your region.
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Have an active AdSense account
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You need to connect your channel to an approved Google AdSense account to receive payments.
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📊 Subscriber & View Thresholds
YouTube currently offers two paths to monetization:
Path 1 (Standard Ad Revenue Path)
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At least 1,000 subscribers
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4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months
Path 2 (YouTube Shorts Path)
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At least 1,000 subscribers
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10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days
(Meeting either path makes you eligible to apply.)
🔑 Other Important Requirements
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2-Step Verification must be enabled on your Google account.
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No active Community Guideline strikes on your channel.
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Consistent original content (not heavily reused or AI-generated without value).
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Meet age requirement: at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your country).
👉 Once you meet these requirements, you can apply via YouTube Studio → Earn → Apply to YPP.
The review process typically takes 2–4 weeks.
