If monetisation is disabled for your YouTube channel, it could be for several reasons. Any of these actions could result in the suspension of payments:
- Attempting the monetisation of videos that you don't own. If you're not sure if you have the right to upload the content, check the copyright FAQ. Also make sure that you know how fair use works.
- Attempting the monetisation of videos that don't meet our advertiser-friendly content guidelines. We may reserve the right to disable ads on your entire channel in situations in which most of your content is not suitable for any advertisers. This condition can also include when there are repeated, serious violations (e.g. the uploading of incendiary, demeaning or hateful content).
- You have not accepted the updated YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) terms as of 11 July 2023.
- Your channel is on a non-monetisation agreement with YouTube.
- Violations of YouTube Channel Monetisation Policies, YouTube spam policies, AdSense programme policies, the YouTube Terms of Service or the AdSense for YouTube Terms of Service.
Severe violations of our YouTube Channel Monetisation Policies may result in monetisation being permanently disabled on any of your accounts.
If your channel's monetisation is paused (not disabled), it means that you need to link an active and approved AdSense for YouTube account to resume. Paused monetisation is different from disabled monetisation – learn more about paused monetisation here.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check my channel's monetisation status?
Check the monetisation status by going directly to the status and features section of your channel. You can also get there by following these steps:
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- In the left menu, click Earn
to view your status.
to view your status.If it's determined that your channel is no longer eligible for monetisation, your channel may lose access to all monetisation tools, features and modules associated with the YouTube Partner Programme.
Your channel will then no longer earn money from YouTube. This restriction includes revenue from advertising, YouTube Premium subscriptions and products like channel memberships.
You can keep uploading original content and building your audience on YouTube even if you're not in the YouTube Partner Programme. You can appeal this decision within 21 days or reapply to the programme 90 days after suspension.
We want you to have a chance to monetise again, but to do that you'll need to make some changes to your channel. Learn more.
Why have I been notified that my channel is scheduled for suspension from the YouTube Partner Programme?
In some cases, we'll let you know that a portion of your channel may not be in line with YouTube's channel monetisation policies and that your channel is scheduled for suspension.
If you've received this notification, we'll give you 7 days to submit your video appeal or your channel will be suspended. If you submit your appeal within 7 days, we'll pause the scheduled suspension while we review your channel. Our teams will respond to your appeal within 14 days with a decision. If your appeal is successful, your channel won't be suspended from the YouTube Partner Programme and you can continue to monetise. If your appeal is rejected, you'll be suspended from YPP and will lose access to monetisation tools and features. You cannot appeal your suspension, but you can re-apply to YPP 90 days after your suspension date. Learn more.
If you do not submit an appeal within 7 days of the scheduled suspension notification, then your channel will be suspended from the YouTube Partner Programme. Since you didn't submit an appeal before suspension, you can appeal this decision within 21 days or re-apply to the programme 90 days after suspension. Learn more.
Common issues and fixes
Depending on the issue with your video or channel, you can take steps to reinstate monetisation. To learn more, click below based on your monetisation status. Severe violations of our YouTube Channel Monetisation Policies may result in monetisation being permanently disabled on any of your accounts.
Community Guidelines and copyright issues
Videos with Community Guidelines strikes, copyright strikes and videos with visuals matching third-party content may contribute to monetisation suspension on all your related accounts.
If you can't fix your existing copyright or Community Guidelines issues, we may reinstate monetisation on your channel after three months. You'll need to meet the following criteria:
- You've not had any new copyright or Community Guidelines issues in the past three months.
- You use your channel in compliance with our policies (e.g. by uploading content that you have the right to monetise).
You can appeal this decision within 21 days or reapply to the programme 90 days after suspension. Follow these general guidelines:
- Start by going to the Earn section of YouTube Studio to read more about the policy that your channel violated.
- Then, review your videos against our YouTube Channel Monetisation Policies, advertiser-friendly content guidelines and Community Guidelines.
- The next step is to edit or delete any videos that violate our policies.
If you reapply, our review team will carefully look over your content again. We'll email you to let you know when the process has been completed (it takes about a month). You can also check the status of your application in the Earn section of YouTube Studio.