How to GET MONETIZED on YouTube (Under 40 Seconds)

In order to get compensated for the advertisements YouTube displays on your videos, follow these steps:

Set Up Two-Factor Authentication:
- Implement two-factor authentication using a mobile device.
Adhere to YouTube Policies:
- Ensure that you comply with YouTube's policies and community guidelines.
Avoid Community Guideline Strikes:
- Make content that doesn't violate any community guidelines. If you receive a strike, you won’t be eligible to apply for monetization.
Meet Subscriber and Watch Time Requirements:
- Accumulate 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of public watch time within the last 12 months or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million public YouTube Shorts views in the last 90 days.
Sign Monetization Agreements:
- Once the above steps are completed, sign the monetization agreements to join the YouTube Partner Program.

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FAQ

**Q: What is the first step to get monetized on YouTube?
A: The first step is to set up two-factor authentication using a mobile device.

**Q: Why should I follow YouTube policies and community guidelines?
A: Following these guidelines ensures that you don't get any community guideline strikes, which would make you ineligible for monetization.

**Q: How many subscribers and watch time hours are needed for monetization?
A: You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of public watch time within the last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million public YouTube Shorts views in the last 90 days.

**Q: Can I apply for monetization if I've received a community guideline strike?
A: No, if you have a community guideline strike, you cannot apply for monetization.

**Q: What should I do after meeting the subscriber and watch time requirements?
A: You should sign the monetization agreements to join the YouTube Partner Program.