From October 23, 2026, acceptance of the updated YouTube Partner Program terms begins. Review and accept them in AdSense to keep fully monetizing your content.
ⓘ Review and accept the updated YouTube Partner Program terms in your AdSense account to keep full access to monetization features. Terms acceptance is required from October 23, 2026.
2M+
Publishers using AdSense worldwide
1,000
Min. subscribers for YouTube Partner Program
4,000h
Watch hours required per year
68%
Revenue share publishers receive
YouTube Partner Program requirements
To join YouTube Partner Program and enable AdSense monetization, your channel must meet all thresholds simultaneously. Google reviews each application individually.
Minimum public subscriber count required for YouTube Partner Program eligibility
4,000h
Watch hours / year
Public watch hours accumulated in the last 12 months
OR via YouTube Shorts
10M
Shorts views / 90 days
Alternative eligibility path through YouTube Shorts in the last 90 days
How to accept the updated terms
1
Check your channel
Enter your channel to see whether the updated YouTube Partner Program terms are pending acceptance on your AdSense account.
2
Review each module
Sign in to AdSense and review all updated agreement modules. Each module covers a specific aspect of the YouTube Partner Program terms.
3
Accept and confirm
Check the box next to each module and submit your acceptance to restore full monetization access on your channel from October 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Am I going to get kicked out of the YouTube Partner Program if I don't accept the updated terms?
You won't be removed from the program immediately, but starting when the updates take effect, channels that haven't accepted the new terms may lose access to full monetization features until the terms are accepted in AdSense.
Do I need to accept all the contract modules?
Yes. Review each updated module in AdSense, check the box to accept, and submit once you've reviewed all modules so your channel stays fully monetized.
How does this work for channels in a Multi-Channel Network (MCN)?
MCN-managed channels should coordinate with their network. In many cases the network handles AdSense terms; individual creators may still need to accept modules shown in their own AdSense account.
When does acceptance of the updated terms begin?
From October 23, 2026, acceptance of the updated YouTube Partner Program terms begins. Review and accept them in AdSense to keep fully monetizing your content.
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