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How many followers do I need?

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You don't need many to start earning money, but until you have a lot of followers, you will probably be making just a few cents here and there. With more followers/subscribers comes more money.

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Can PayPal work as well when I'm a YouTube partner?

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No. You have to have a Google Adsense account.

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How do I grow my channel if I am a child?

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Upload popular content. Find what you're good at, and if people like what you do, they'll subscribe.

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How do I avoid copyright law on Youtube?

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Add content that is unique to yourself or receive permission from the copyright owner.

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Is it necessary to have a credit card to be a YouTube partner?

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Yes. Try asking your parents if you are too young to have one.

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How old do you have to be when you join?

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You can join at any age, but to get paid, you must be 18 year old and should have ID card from your country.

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Do I have to have a high school diploma?

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No history of education is required.

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What if I don't have a credit card because I am 14?

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See if your parents will let you use their credit card.

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I want to become a YouTube partner because I have a little channel and want to grow my viewership. I am young and not interested in earning money. What can I do?

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Being a YouTube partner is not necessary for growing your channel. Upload popular content that people like to watch and you will get more subscribers.

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I live in a rural area and have a post office box in the nearby town for mail delivery. Is this okay for a "physical address" with AdSense?

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No. The physical address needs to be the address where you live.

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To record my videos, is Go Pro a good, solid choice?

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If you have the money, a DSLR camera would be the way to go. However, if you're on a tight budget, you can switch to a smaller, digital camera. A Go Pro is used as an action camera, not really good for vlogs and such.

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What is the longest video you can post without a partnership with YouTube?

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By default, you can upload videos that are up to 15 minutes long. Once you've verified your account, you can upload videos that are longer than 15 minutes.

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How does a YouTuber make money?

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YouTube will place ads on your videos. If someone clicks on your ad and lets the page load, the YouTuber gets paid a small amount for it.

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Why is monetization not enabled if my views are growing?

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You need to enable it. Click the enable button.

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How do I gain the funds obtained as a YouTube partner?

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Log in to Google Adsense, click or tap on "Payments," then click or tap on "Add Bank Account." Follow the steps in the prompts after that and you'll be able to access your funds.

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Would it violate a copyright if I use an image I found on the Internet in one of my videos?

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No, this would not violate a copyright as long as you make sure to give credit to the person who created the image.

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Can I disable ads if I join the YouTube Partner Program, or is it mandatory to accept them?

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You may disable ads anytime you want.

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How much money will I need to start?

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None, unless you need money for equipment (like a camera, microphone, and/or video editing software).

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When will I get monetization on YouTube if my channel is under review for over 10 days?

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Monetization reviews can take several days, you may not be granted until a month later.

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Can I promote my book on my YouTube channel's monetized video if I'm a YouTube partner, or is it against policy?

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No, it's not against their policy. Although you will need a dedicated audience for anyone to buy your product(s).

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Can I make money via ads if my YouTube videos have less than 1000 views?

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Unfortunately, you can’t make money via ads until you have 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the last year. You could, however, make merch and sell it or something like that.

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How do I become a YouTube partner for my friend?

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You can't. Your friend would need to be the account owner and must be the owner of the payment method used to collect your paychecks.

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How do I get more subscribers?

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The number of subscribers in your YouTube channel is something you cannot control. Avoid using services that artificially increase your subscriber count.

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