To monetize your YouTube channel, you need to meet the following YouTube Partner Program (YPP) requirements: 1. Subscriber Count: You must have at least 1,000 subscribers. 2. Watch Hours or Views:Achieve 4,000 valid public watch hours on your videos within the last 12 months.Alternatively, get 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days. 3. Adherence to Policies: Your content must follow YouTube’s community guidelines, copyright policies, and monetization rules. 4. Linked AdSense Account: You need an active Google AdSense account linked to your channel for revenue payment. 5. Two-Step Verification: Ensure your Google account has 2-step verification enabled. 6. No Active Strikes: Avoid any active community guideline strikes on your account. Other Ways to Make Money on YouTube You can generate income through the following strategies even if you’re not yet monetized: 1. Affiliate Marketing - Promote products or services in your videos and earn commissions from sales made through your affiliate links. 2. Brand Sponsorships - Partner with brands for paid collaborations or sponsorships where you showcase their products/services. 3. Sell Your Products or Services - Use your channel to market your products (e.g., merchandise) or services like consulting, coaching, or digital courses. 4. Crowdfunding and Fan Support - Encourage your audience to support you financially via platforms like:Patreon or Buy Me a CoffeeYouTube’s Super Thanks, Super Chat, and Channel Memberships (requires YPP). 5. Digital Products - Sell eBooks, templates, or online courses related to your niche. 6. Drive Traffic to SOMA - Promote School of Media Academia (SOMA) directly on your channel to attract new members. 7. Consulting or Coaching - Use your channel to establish authority in your niche and offer one-on-one coaching or group consulting. 8. Licensing Content - License your videos to media outlets or production companies.