To qualify for YouTube monetization, creators must meet specific requirements set by the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Here are the current requirements for monetization:

1. Subscriber and Watch Time Requirements

• 1,000 Subscribers: You must have at least 1,000 subscribers on your YouTube channel.
• 4,000 Public Watch Hours: You need at least 4,000 valid public watch hours on your videos within the past 12 months. Alternatively, instead of the 4,000 watch hours, you can have:

2. Adherence to YouTube Policies

• Follow All YouTube Policies and Guidelines: Your content must comply with YouTube's monetization policies, community guidelines, copyright rules, and advertiser-friendly content guidelines. Violating these can lead to demonetization or even suspension of your channel.
• No Active Community Guidelines Strikes: Your channel should have no active strikes for violating YouTube’s Community Guidelines.

3. Two-Step Verification Enabled

• Enable Two-Step Verification: You need to have two-step verification enabled on your Google account to secure your channel.

4. AdSense Account

• Create and Link a Google AdSense Account: You need a Google AdSense account linked to your YouTube channel to receive payments. This is necessary for earning revenue from ads and other monetization features.

5. Content Requirements

• Original Content: The content on your channel should primarily be original and created by you. Reused content from other creators without significant original commentary or transformative elements can affect monetization eligibility.

6. Compliance with Copyright Laws

• No Copyright Strikes: Your content must not have any copyright strikes. Using copyrighted material without proper rights or permission can prevent monetization.

7. Comply with YouTube’s Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines

• Your content should be suitable for advertisers. YouTube evaluates your content to ensure it's appropriate for ads, and this affects your eligibility for certain types of ads.