To join YPP, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have at least 1,000 subscribers.
- Accumulate 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months, or 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days.
- Adhere to YouTube’s Community Guidelines and Monetization Policies.
- Set up a linked AdSense account for payment.
- Be in a country or region where YPP is available.
Meeting these requirements unlocks monetization opportunities.