You may not be sure which format to save your video as or you may get an “invalid file format” error message when you’re uploading. Audio files can only be uploaded as extra languages for your video. If you’re in the YouTube Partner Program, you can monetize videos with music and sound effects from the Audio Library. Keep in mind that if your video uses music with a Creative Commons license, the attribution info is still required in your video’s description. If you’re using a track with a Creative Commons license, you must credit the artist in your video’s description.
We use the phone number to send you a verification code. Using phone numbers to verify identity is one way to protect our community and combat abuse. To access advanced features, you must first complete phone verification. We’ll send a verification code by text or voice call to that phone number. To verify your channel, you’ll be asked to enter a phone number.
- The Copyright check searches for copyrighted content in your video.
- Learn more about steps you can take to strengthen your application for next time.
- When you upload a video, the video file is imported to YouTube.
- You may not be sure which format to save your video as or you may get an “invalid file format” error message when you’re uploading.
- In the Music tab, use the filters and search bar to find tracks for your videos.
- If a channel is inactive and has not uploaded or posted posts for 6 months or more, YouTube reserves the right to remove its monetization.
Stay active to keep making money
Only channels that follow our YouTube channel monetization policies may be able to monetize. You can view this article for the YPP overview, eligibility, and application instructions relevant to you. If you’re not in one of the countries/regions above, there are no changes to the YouTube Partner Program for you. Post to the help community Get answers from community members
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Tags can be useful if the content of your video is commonly misspelled. A video from your channel that appears as a link in the Shorts player to help direct viewers from your Shorts to your other YouTube content. Earning money on YouTube or receiving Shorts bonuses are a great way to be rewarded for good, engaging content on the platform. Generally, this context means we need more content to review. If our reviewers believe that your channel or video is not eligible, specific features may not be available.
If I meet the threshold, do I automatically get into YPP?
Keep in mind that any public watch hours from Shorts views in the Shorts Feed won’t count towards the 4,000 public watch hours threshold. Once you understand what you need to join, your channel can become eligible for YPP with either Shorts or long-form video. Learn more about the features, eligibility criteria, and application details in this article. If you’re not in one of the available countries/regions, there are no changes to the YouTube Partner Program for you. The expanded golazzo YouTube Partner Program is available to eligible creators in these countries/regions.
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If you’ve signed in to any of these products before, you already have a Google Account. If you’re having trouble signing in to YouTube with your Google Account, you can get help signing in. If you need to add an account, use the instructions above and then use the instructions here to switch between accounts. You can easily switch between signed in accounts on your smart TV or game console. Any actions taken while signed out in guest mode won’t affect your account’s recommendations.
- If you’re having trouble signing in to YouTube with your Google Account, you can get help signing in.
- To add your content to YouTube, try converting your audio file to a video file by adding an image.
- Members of your household can add their own accounts, and guests can use YouTube signed out (guest mode).
- Checks help you fix issues before your video is published.
- You can add video chapter titles and timestamps to your videos to make them easier to watch.
- nameMay/name is a month and a question, “nameMay/name I have some more, please?
- These channels may need to be added to a Google Account before they can be used.
Keep in mind that any public watch hours from Shorts views in the Shorts Feed don’t count towards the 4,000 public watch hours threshold. If you don’t meet the requirements yet, keep working to make original content and build your audience. As the YouTube Partner Program continues to grow, it’s important to maintain a healthy, active ecosystem of channels.
Check back in the Earn section of YouTube Studio anytime to see the status of your application. If you’d like us to notify you when you’re eligible, select Get notified in the Earn area of YouTube Studio. When you upload and publish your video, YouTube will figure out the best way to display the content.
I used to like the classic spelling nameMay/name more but I’ve learned to love nameMae/name now. nameMay/name is a month and the name is gentle and sweet. nameMae/name is just…I don’t know, but it definitely lacks all of the beauty and fresh flowers that pop to mind when I think of the name nameMay/name. nameBoth/name are pretty but I’d go with nameMay/name, the y adds a sense of strength while the e just looks flimsy. nameMae/name does look pretty but like @naomi13 said, they’d just end up correcting people all of the time! Ok so lots of info in your post… You seem to like 2 syllable fresh sort of fun first names and name_fMae/name_f is your middle of choice S~ for a sn I agree avoid p names name_uHarper/name_u name_fMae/name_f I like best for you.
Likeness detection does a one-time scan of your video for enrolled creators’ faces that may have been altered or AI-generated. Checks can take some time, but they run in the background, so you can return to the process later. Checks help you fix issues before your video is published. Use the Checks page to screen your video for copyright issues. Your video must be 25 seconds or longer to add an end screen. Add cards and end screens to show your audience related videos, websites, and calls to action.
YouTube can also personalize video recommendations based on the videos you’ve watched and your subscriptions. Some older, unused YouTube channels (created before May 2009) might not be part of a Google Account. To sign in, enter the email address you used for those products.