Quick summary
The YouTube Partner Program lets eligible creators monetize their channel through ads and other revenue streams by applying directly in YouTube Studio. Once your channel meets the eligibility thresholds, you can apply, accept terms, link AdSense, and submit for review in just a few steps.
Steps
- Go to studio.youtube.com and click Earn in the left sidebar.
- If your channel meets the eligibility thresholds, click APPLY NOW when the prompt appears.
- Review the YouTube Partner Program terms, check I accept Base terms, then click ACCEPT ITEMS.
- If you don't have an AdSense account linked, click Start under the AdSense step and follow the prompts to create or connect an existing AdSense account.
- Once AdSense is linked, the review begins and YouTube evaluates your content against its monetization policies.
- Wait for an email notification confirming the review result — YouTube typically takes up to one month to review an application.
