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Monetizing Your YouTube Channel

how to do youtube channel monetization

To monetize your YouTube channel, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Have at least 1,000 subscribers
2. Have at least 4,000 hours of watch time in the past 12 months
3. Comply with YouTube’s community guidelines and terms of service

Once you meet these criteria, you can follow these steps to monetize your YouTube channel:

1. Sign in to your YouTube account and click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
2. Click on the YouTube Studio button.
3. In the left-hand menu, click on “Monetization.”
4. Click “Start” to begin the monetization process.
5. Follow the prompts to set up a Google AdSense account or connect an existing one to your YouTube channel.
6. Review and accept the terms of the YouTube Partner Program.
7. Set monetization preferences for your channel, such as enabling ads on all videos or only specific ones.
8. Wait for YouTube to review and approve your channel for monetization.

Once your channel is approved, you can start earning revenue from ads on your videos. Additionally, you can also earn money through YouTube Premium revenue and Super Chat donations during live streams.

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