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# How to earn money on YouTube? By applying for and being accepted into the YouTube Partner Program, you can make money on YouTube. Without being a member of the YouTube Partner Program, you may be eligible for Shorts bonuses through the YouTube Shorts Fund. **Introduction** We don’t have the authority to tell you what you can and can’t make on YouTube, but we do have a responsibility to our users, creators, and advertisers. You can make money on YouTube if you’re a member of the YouTube Partner Program. We hold you to a higher level when you join the YouTube Partner Program. ## Ways to make money in the YouTube Partner Program In addition to subscriber and view count criteria, each feature has its own set of eligibility requirements. Specific features may not be available if our reviewers decide your channel or video is ineligible. There are two key reasons for these additional thresholds. The most crucial is that in every place where the function is offered, we must comply with legal requirements. ## YouTube Shorts Fund The YouTube Shorts Fund is a $100 million fund dedicated to rewarding producers who dedicate themselves to creating original, creative Shorts that thrill the YouTube community. Thousands of creators will be notified each month that they are eligible for a Shorts bonus from the fund. ## Your YouTube earnings and tax liability Earning money on YouTube or winning Shorts bonuses are both excellent ways to be rewarded for producing high-quality, interesting material. Keep in mind that any income earned from your monetized YouTube videos may be subject to taxation in your own country. For more information, contact your local tax authorities. # Monetization Policies Acceptance into the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) is a significant step forward in any Creator’s career. Creators can start selling their material with YPP, receive email and chat support, and use the Copyright Match Tool to secure their work. Following YouTube monetization standards, which include YouTube’s Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and Google AdSense programme policies, is a fundamental condition for YPP eligibility. These guidelines apply to an entire Creator’s channel, not just individual videos. ## Setting a higher bar for monetization Over the last few years, YouTube has made steps to enhance the monetization criteria so that spammers, impersonators, and other bad actors can’t harm the ecosystem or exploit good Creators who create high-quality material. Channels must achieve eligibility standards relating to watch time and subscribers in order to apply for membership in YPP. # Is your channel ready to earn money? What does it mean to be a member of the YPP? As a YouTube Partner, you can earn money from a variety of sources as long as you match the requirements and they’re available in your location. You can also get help from a creator and use the copyright match tool. Learn more about the programme, including how it works and how to apply. Estimated time to finish: 15 minutes Level: “This is my first time monetizing on YouTube.” How do you qualify? 1,000 people have joined the mailing list 4,000 hours of valid public watch in the last 12 months Your country’s availability Adhere to all of YouTube’s monetization policies. Have a Google AdSense account linked to it # How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel? This article will show you how to monetize your YouTube clip and start earning money. The following are the four golden rules for making money on YouTube: Your YouTube channel must have 1,000 subscribers in order to be considered. Over the previous 12 months, your films have created 4,000 Watch Time hours. You follow all of YouTube’s rules and regulations. You’ve set up an AdSense account. ## Learn the YouTube Partner Program Requirements Before your channel is accepted into the YouTube Partner Program, or YPP for short, you must meet all four standards (given above). Let’s begin with the 1,000-subscribers section. This one is simple in that it makes no difference how long it takes you to reach 1,000 subscribers. You’ll be able to cross it off your list once you’ve reached that goal. You’ll also need 4,000 hours of Watch Time in the last 12 months on your videos. ## Track Your Progress Toward Meeting the YPP Requirements Are you on the verge of using the YouTube Partner Program to monetize your channel? Here’s how to find out: Go to the YouTube Studio after logging in to YouTube (click your profile image and select YouTube Studio). In the left navigation menu, select Monetization. Your progress toward 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of Watch Time will be tracked on the monetization page. You’ll notice a blue button inviting you to “apply now” after you reach both objectives. ## Follow YouTube’s Rules for Monetization YouTube monitors whether the program’s channels are adhering to YouTube’s policies and guidelines on a regular basis. Both are comprehensive and create a balance between creators’, viewers’, and advertisers’ interests. If you intend to monetize your material in the future, I strongly advise you to familiarize yourself with these policies and procedures. ## Avoid Copyright and Monetization Mistakes on YouTube The vast subject of copyrighted material is addressed in YouTube’s policies and guidelines. Essentially, if you utilize other people’s work without their permission, you may be using copyrighted content. You are not permitted to do so by YouTube. It will very probably result in your demonetization or disqualification from the YouTube Partner Program. ## Link a Google AdSense Account With Your YouTube Channel YouTube requires a means to pay you if you want to make money from your videos. This will be accomplished through the use of an AdSense account. You can use the same one if you already have one. If you don’t already have one, create one during the YouTube Partner Program application process. Note that you can link numerous AdSense accounts to one AdSense account. ## **Apply to the YouTube Partner Program** When you apply to the YouTube Partner Program, the platform may take up to a month to respond. This is due to the fact that your channel will be reviewed by real people. Some channels have been granted in a matter of days, so expect things to move swiftly. However, if it takes longer than a month, your channel will most likely be reviewed again. Unfortunately, when this happens, the wait times can be quite extensive - three, six, or even twelve months. ## **What to Do When If You’re Rejected From the YouTube Partner Program?** Let’s pretend you applied for the YouTube Partner Program but were turned down. What options do you have? YouTube will provide you a broad reason for your rejection from the YouTube Partner Program. Unfortunately, they won’t tell you which video or content is causing the problem, so you’ll have to alter your channel on your own. The good news is that you have 30 days to reapply for the programme. ### Do you get paid for uploading videos on YouTube? YouTube does not compensate content creators for the videos they upload. Videos aren’t monetized by default, either. You must enable monetization in your YouTube account settings in order to start making money on YouTube. You can join the YouTube Partner Program or have your content displayed on YouTube Premium from there. ### How do you make money from YouTube? Aside from the millions of money and subscribers garnered, there are a few takeaways from the Forbes list. First, even if a YouTube channel does not have millions of subscribers, it can be monetized. Your earning potential isn’t just decided by the number of subscribers and views you have, but also by the level of engagement you generate, the niche you cater to, and the revenue channels you pursue. ## Understanding your audience on YouTube You’ll be in a wonderful position to monetize content in a variety of ways once you’ve built your own audience. However, you’ll only be able to make the most of your opportunities if you know who your target audience is. The more narrow your channel is, the better position you’ll be in to work with marketers trying to target certain demographics, according to several YouTubers looking to monetize (more on that later). ## How to make money on YouTube? Your YouTube channel’s earning potential may be unlocked by your audience, as it is for Instagram influencers or bloggers, but it is the construction of numerous revenue streams, such as side hustles or enterprises, that allows you to make money. ### Join the YouTube Partner Program Ads will most likely be your first source of money. Joining the YouTube Partner Program and setting up monetization is critical whether you want to make money on YouTube without making videos or as a content creator. You must agree to abide by all of YouTube’s monetization regulations and reside in a nation or area that offers the YouTube Partner Program. #### Why you should look beyond ads for revenue? Due to its determination to be more upfront about advertising on the network and what qualifies as “advertiser friendly” material, YouTube has recently gotten a lot of controversy. Many artists were concerned that, because of the nature of their content, they would miss out on ad money, which helps to fund their channel. ### Sell products or merchandise You may generate money with your YouTube channel by selling a variety of things. T-shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags, snapbacks, you name it—selling products provides a value beyond cash. You can also look into drop shipping possibilities if you don’t have the inclination or resources to make and distribute the products yourself. ### Crowdfund your next creative project Crowdfunding is a good approach to get an idea off the ground when money is the only thing standing in the way. If your idea is attractive enough, you can enlist the aid of your own audience and the crowdfunding community to help you acquire better equipment, hire actors, or cover other production costs. Many successful crowdfunded creative projects provide a sneak peek or “trailer” to pique people’s interest, so consider making a video introducing your project or giving a taste of what it’ll be like, like this popular Kickstarter for Kung Fury, a short film based on 1980s action movies. ### Let your audience support your work through “fan funding” You can set up “fan funding” streams to solicit donations from your audience, similar to how you can crowdfund a project. You’re adding your voice to the internet as a creative without requiring your audience to pay for entrance. ### License your content to the media You can licence your content in exchange for money if you create a viral video with mass appeal, such as a funny clip featuring your dog. If your videos go viral, TV news outlets, morning shows, internet news sites, and other creators may contact you about using them. ### Work with brands as an influencer Brands are increasingly engaging in influencer marketing, allocating substantial advertising budgets to influencers who have previously earned the trust of their audiences. ### Become an affiliate marketer Affiliate marketing is the practice of earning a commission by advertising another company’s product or service. You can work as a brand’s affiliate marketer and include product placements, endorsements, and other sorts of content in your work. However, you must tell your audience about the relationships in your films. This is especially useful if you use your YouTube channel to review products. **FAQ’S** **Do you need 1000 subscribers on YouTube to get paid?** **Creators must have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the previous year** to begin earning money directly from YouTube. They can apply for YouTube’s Partner Program after they achieve that threshold, which allows creators to start monetizing their channels through adverts, subscriptions, and channel memberships. **Can you monetize any YouTube video?** You can monetize content you **created** as long as you retain ownership of the video. You can commercialize such content, but the rights holder must offer you clear written consent allowing you commercial use rights at any time. **How many views do I need to monetize YouTube?** To make money, how many subscribers do you need? To be able to monetize your channel, you must have **1,000 or more** subscribers, according to the YouTube Partner Program eligibility standards. You must also have 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 months and a Google AdSense account that is current. **Can I watch my own YouTube video to get 4000 watch hours?** The good news is that you only need to obtain 4,000 hours once. You can apply for monetization after you meet the criteria. And once you’ve been approved, you’ve been approved. Example: If you got monetized one year ago but only have 1,000 hours of watch time during the last 365 days doesn’t matter. **Conclusion** You might be able to get money from Super Chats in your live streams as well. To be eligible for the YouTube Partner Program, channels must have 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours during the preceding 12 months. Do YouTubers Get Paid for Likes on Their Videos? – Likes are not compensated to YouTubers. --- _[View the full topic](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-monetize-youtube-videos/86447)._