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YouTube channel monetization policies

YouTube · support.google.com Free Beginner

The policies a channel must meet to earn. Since July 2025 the repetitious content rule is called inauthentic content and covers mass-produced, generic or repetitive videos.

  • Templated or mass-produced videos are not monetised.
  • Reused clips need real commentary or transformation.
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It answers 2 questions

  1. How do I get my YouTube channel monetized?
  2. How do I start a YouTube channel and make money from it?

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