# Platform Monetization Requirements

Complete guide to getting monetized on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

## YouTube Monetization

### YouTube Partner Program (YPP)

**Requirements**:
- **1,000 subscribers** (minimum)
- **4,000 watch hours** in past 12 months (long-form)
- **OR 10 million Shorts views** in past 90 days
- Follow YouTube Community Guidelines
- Live in eligible country/region
- Have AdSense account

**Revenue Streams**:
- AdSense: $1-15 CPM (varies by niche)
- Channel Memberships: $4.99-99.99/month
- Super Chat/Thanks: Tips from viewers
- Shopping: Sell products
- Brand Deals: $100-10,000+ per video

**Timeline**: 2-3 weeks (aggressive) to 3-6 months (casual)

[Full YouTube Guide ](../platforms/youtube-guide.md)

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## TikTok Monetization

### Creator Fund Requirements

**Basic Requirements**:
- **10,000 followers** (minimum)
- **100,000 video views** in past 30 days
- **18+ years old**
- Meet Community Guidelines
- Live in eligible country

**Revenue Streams**:
- Creator Fund: $0.02-0.04 per 1,000 views
- Brand Partnerships: $100-5,000+ per post
- Live Gifts: 50% of gift value
- TikTok Shop: 5-20% commission
- Series: $0.99-19.99 per series

**Timeline**: 2-4 weeks to 10,000 followers

[Full TikTok Guide ](../platforms/tiktok-guide.md)

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## Instagram Monetization

### Requirements

**Reels Bonus Program**:
- **10,000 followers** OR **1,000+ Reels views** in past 30 days
- Live in eligible country

**Instagram Subscriptions**:
- **10,000 followers**
- Monthly subscription model

**Branded Content**:
- **1,000+ followers**

**Revenue Streams**:
- Reels Bonus: $600-35,000/month
- Subscriptions: $0.99-99.99/month
- Brand Partnerships: $100-10,000+ per post
- Affiliate Marketing: 5-30% commission
- Shopping: Sell products directly

**Timeline**: 2-6 weeks to 10,000 followers

[Full Instagram Guide ](../platforms/instagram-guide.md)

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## Facebook Monetization

### Requirements

**In-Stream Ads**:
- **10,000 followers**
- **600,000 total minutes viewed** in past 60 days
- **5+ active videos** in past 14 days

**Stars (Live Gifts)**:
- **1,000+ followers**

**Fan Subscriptions**:
- **10,000 followers** OR **250+ return viewers**

**Revenue Streams**:
- In-Stream Ads: $1-5 CPM
- Stars: $0.01 per star
- Fan Subscriptions: $4.99-29.99/month
- Brand Partnerships: $100-5,000+ per post
- Affiliate Marketing: 5-20% commission

**Timeline**: 1-3 months to 10,000 followers

[Full Facebook Guide ](../platforms/facebook-guide.md)

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## Platform Comparison

| Platform | Followers | Views Needed | Earnings | Difficulty |
|----------|-----------|--------------|----------|------------|
| **YouTube** | 1,000 | 4,000 hours | | Medium |
| **TikTok** | 10,000 | 100K/30 days | | Easy |
| **Instagram** | 10,000 | 1K Reels | | Medium |
| **Facebook** | 10,000 | 600K minutes | | Medium |

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## Multi-Platform Strategy

**Why Post Everywhere**:
- Different revenue streams
- Diversify income
- Maximum reach
- Faster growth

**Best Approach**:
1. **Primary Platform**: Focus most effort (usually YouTube)
2. **Secondary Platforms**: Cross-post everything
3. **Platform-Specific**: Create some content for each
4. **Track Performance**: See what works where

**Expected Results**:
- 2-3x faster growth
- 3-5x more total revenue
- Reduced risk

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## Next Steps

1. **[Getting Monetized Fast](./getting-monetized-fast.md)** - 2-3 week plan
2. **[YouTube Monetization](./youtube-monetization.md)** - Complete guide
3. **[Revenue Streams](./revenue-streams.md)** - Stack your income

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**Ready to get monetized?** [Start here ](./getting-monetized-fast.md)