YouTube Partner Program (Shorts path)

Who qualifies

• YouTube Partner Program overview & eligibility - Computer - YouTube Help Skip to main content
• YouTube Partner Program overview & eligibility

What you need

• Account on the platform
• Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.

Typical approval time

• If your first application wasn’t successful, don’t worry - you can appeal the decision within 21 days or keep uploading original content and you’ll be able to re-apply after a 30-day period

Step by step

1. Hit a threshold, then apply in YouTube Studio → Earn.
2. Manage your account & settings Sign up and manage your account Manage account settings Manage privacy settings Manage ad settings Manage accessibility settings Troubleshoot account issues YouTube updates
3. Want to apply to YPP, but need help building an audience first?
4. Once you apply, your channel will go through a standard review process to see whether your channel meets our policies and guidelines
5. Once you have what you need and your channel is eligible to apply, sign up for YPP from either a desktop computer or a mobile device:

Common rejection reasons

• Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel, or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don’t already have one (only create a new AdSense for YouTube account in YouTube Studio— learn more )
• Your channel also must not have any active Community Guidelines strikes in order to apply

Tips & fine print

• If your first application wasn’t successful, don’t worry - you can appeal the decision within 21 days or keep uploading original content and you’ll be able to re-apply after a 30-day period
• As the YouTube Partner Program continues to grow, it's important to maintain a healthy, active ecosystem of channels