How to Add Ads to YouTube Videos

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YouTube is a video sharing website where you can create your own videos or share videos that other people have created. Having ads in your video increases the chance for your video to make you money. In order for ads to be added to your video, you have to have an AdSense account linked to your YouTube account and be accepted into the YouTube Partner Program. [1] This wikiHow teaches you how to add ads to YouTube videos.

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Part 1 of 2:

Setting up AdSense

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    Popular ones include Chrome and Firefox.
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    • Log in if prompted. This will open up your monetization progress.
    • You will not be able to follow any steps to add ads to your YouTube videos until you Link AdSense to your YouTube account .
    Advertisement
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    This will open a page where you can add an Adsense account.
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    A box will pop up asking which Google account you want to use with AdSense.
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    This is under the header “Your Website.”
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    You will be directed to a page with all your AdSense information like payment history, ad settings, and payment information.
    • Your AdSense application will be reviewed, and you will receive an email once it’s confirmed. As long as your account is in good standing, you should have this approved in less than 24 hours. Once it’s been approved, your AdSense account is linked to your YouTube account, and you can now start earning money from your videos.
    11. Advertisement
Part 2
Part 2 of 2:

Setting up Ads on Your YouTube Videos

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    Popular ones include Chrome and Firefox.
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    • Log in if prompted. This will open up your monetization progress.
    • Make sure Monetization is enabled.
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    You will be able to choose what kind of ad you want displayed, like a banner ad or a popup.
    • You will not see these options for monetization if you are not in the YouTube Partner Program.
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      1. Navigate to https://youtube.com .
      1. Upload a video.
      2. Click Monetization .
      3. Select what kind of ad you want to display.

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