YouTube Partner Program

thumb|321x321px|The email sent to the creator once they are approved to join the YouTube Partner Program.The YouTube Partner Program, often abbreviated as YPP, is a partnership program between YouTube and creators which allows them to monetize their videos, create channel memberships, the copyright match tool, and the ability to contact Creator Support.
== Requirements ==
In order to join the YouTube Partner Program, creators must reach the following requirements:
* Have at least 1,000 subscribers.
* 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months OR 10 million views from shorts from the past 90 days whichever comes first.
* Be free of community guideline strikes.
* Have 2-step verification on their account.
* Be at least 18 years of age or have a parent/guardian apply for the program on your behalf
== Application ==
After a creator reaches all the thresholds, they can sign up for a Google AdSense account, sign the YouTube Partner Program terms, and apply for the program. A human reviewer will review the creator's channel to determine if it follows YouTube's Guidelines. YouTube will generally give a conclusion in a week or two, but could take longer or shorter depending on the size of the channel, the traffic in applications, etc.
If the creator's form is accepted, they will get an email and a notification in YouTube Studio congratulating the creator on getting accepted. If the creator's form is rejected, they will get an email and a notification in YouTube Studio telling them so, and they can reapply in 30 days.
== Features ==
=== Monetization ===
Main article: Monetization
Creators who have enrolled in the Partner Program are able to earn money, which is fueled by various monetization features. They range from advertisements and paid promotion to paid goods, whether physical or digital. YouTube claims that they created 10 ways to monetize creators, stating that the YPP is a "first-of-its kind business model" that "shares the majority of revenue generated on the platform with creators".
=== Copyright match tool ===
Creators in the YouTube Partner Program have access to the copyright match tool, which notifies the creator if their content is being copied. If a copy is found, the creator will receive a notification and can choose to email the user, schedule the video's removal, or remove the video from YouTube entirely. The creator can also choose to take no action.
=== Creator support ===
YouTube Partner Program members can enter in a live chatroom with a YouTube employee if they are facing an issue.
== See also ==
* Advertisements
* Monetization
* YouTuber
==References==
Category:History of YouTube