What are the requirements to become a YouTube partner?

To become a YouTube Partner and monetize your content on the platform, you need to meet certain eligibility requirements and adhere to YouTube's monetization policies. Here are the key requirements to become a YouTube Partner:

1. **Comply with YouTube's Policies**: Your channel must comply with YouTube's Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and Copyright Policies. This includes creating original content, avoiding copyright infringement, and adhering to community standards for content quality and appropriateness.

2. **Meet the Monetization Threshold**: You need to meet YouTube's eligibility criteria for monetization, which includes achieving certain thresholds for watch time and subscribers within the past 12 months. As of the latest policy update in 2021, you need to have:
   - At least 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months.
   - At least 1,000 subscribers on your channel.

3. **Review and Approval**: Once you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) through your YouTube Studio dashboard. YouTube will review your channel to ensure that it complies with their policies and guidelines. If your channel meets the criteria, you'll be accepted into the YPP and can start monetizing your content.

4. **Adherence to Monetization Policies**: As a YouTube Partner, you must continue to adhere to YouTube's monetization policies to maintain your eligibility for monetization. This includes following guidelines for ad-friendly content, avoiding clickbait, deceptive practices, and prohibited content categories.

5. **Enable Monetization Features**: Once you're accepted into the YouTube Partner Program, you can enable monetization features on your channel, such as enabling ads on your videos, participating in the YouTube Partner Revenue Program, and accessing additional monetization options like channel memberships, Super Chat, and merchandise shelf.

It's important to note that meeting the eligibility requirements is just the first step in becoming a YouTube Partner. You also need to maintain the quality and compliance of your content, engage with your audience, and continue growing your channel to maximize your earning potential as a YouTube Partner. Additionally, YouTube regularly reviews channels to ensure ongoing compliance with their policies, so it's essential to stay informed about updates and changes to YouTube's monetization requirements and guidelines.

To become a YouTube Partner and monetize your videos through the YouTube Partner Program, you need to meet certain eligibility requirements set by YouTube. As of my last update, these requirements include:

1. **1,000 Subscribers**: Your YouTube channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers.

2. **4,000 Valid Public Watch Hours**: Your channel must have accumulated at least 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months. This means the total number of hours that viewers have spent watching your videos.

3. **Compliance with YouTube's Policies**: Your channel must comply with all of YouTube's policies and guidelines, including the Community Guidelines and Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines. This ensures that your content is suitable for monetization and does not violate any of YouTube's rules.

Once your channel meets these requirements, you can apply to join the YouTube Partner Program. YouTube will review your channel to ensure that it complies with their policies, and if approved, you'll gain access to monetization features such as ad revenue, channel memberships, merchandise shelf, Super Chat, and Super Stickers.

It's important to note that meeting the initial requirements is just the first step. After becoming a YouTube Partner, you still need to continue creating high-quality content and adhere to YouTube's policies to maintain your monetization eligibility and grow your channel further.