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YouTube

A video-sharing platform allowing users to upload, view, and share videos, including clips, music videos, and educational content.

The YouTube Partner Program allows creators to monetize their content through ad revenue, channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, Super Thanks, YouTube Premium revenue sharing, and Shopping features.

Overview

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Company
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Program information
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Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions

Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting YouTube

SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED
PPC ALLOWED
Trademark Bidding
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
The YouTube Partner Program is available in multiple countries; creators should verify availability in their region.
COUPON SITE ALLOWED
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS
Not applicable
Approval process
Manual approval with a review time that varies. No website required — Channels must have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months, comply with all YouTube policies, and have an AdSense account.
Other restrictions
Creators must adhere to YouTube's community guidelines and avoid content that is harmful, misleading, or violates policies.

Payouts and Payment Methods

How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported

Payment frequency
Monthly
Payout currency
USD
Minimum threshold
$100
More payout info
Creators are paid monthly if their earnings exceed the $100 threshold. Payments are processed through AdSense.; Schedule: Net 30

Payout methods

Direct Deposit
Banking

YouTube overview

Company
Pricing model
Subscription / Freemium
App types

SUPPORTED PLATFORMS

Web
Online
Mobile
Android, iPhone
Tablet
Android Tablet, iPad
Other
Chrome OS, Apple TV, KaiOS, Fire TV, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, visionOS

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