YouTube Partner Program Requirements

The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) allows creators to earn money from their videos.

Basic Requirements

Most creators must meet:

• 1,000 subscribers
• 4,000 public watch hours

or

• 10 million Shorts views

Additional Eligibility

Your channel must:

• Follow YouTube monetization policies
• Be located in a supported country
• Have an active AdSense account

Benefits Of Joining YPP

Creators gain access to:

• Ad revenue
• Channel memberships
• Super Thanks
• Shopping features

Final Thoughts

The YouTube Partner Program remains the primary path to earning ad revenue on YouTube.