How to Be Eligible for Monetization on YouTube? New Threshold

Here are 10 points to help you understand and meet YouTube’s monetization requirements:

1. Old Threshold Requirements:
   • Subscribers: 1,000 subscribers.
   • Watch Time: 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months.
   • Shorts Views: 10 million views on YouTube Shorts within 90 days.
     
2. New Threshold Requirements:
   • Subscribers: 500 subscribers.
   • Watch Time: 3,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months.
   • Shorts Views: 3 million views on YouTube Shorts within 90 days.
     
3. Active Participation: Ensure your channel complies with YouTube’s monetization policies and does not have any active Community Guidelines strikes.
   
4. Valid Countries: The new threshold is effective in select countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
   
5. AdSense Account: Create a Google AdSense account linked to your YouTube channel to receive payments.
   
6. Original Content: Ensure your videos follow copyright rules and consist of original, engaging content. Avoid reusing unlicensed material.
   
7. Content Quality: Produce consistent, high-quality videos that keep viewers engaged and encourage them to subscribe.
   
8. Engagement Strategies: Focus on increasing engagement by asking viewers to like, comment, share, and subscribe. Interaction boosts visibility.
   
9. Analytics Tracking: Regularly review YouTube Analytics to monitor your progress toward monetization thresholds and adjust your strategy as needed.
   
10. Patience and Persistence: Building a channel to meet monetization requirements takes time and effort. Stay committed to your content creation journey!

Tip: Once eligible, apply for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) to start earning from ads, memberships, and other revenue streams.

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